Photos: Blackbirds Spiked In Semifinals
Last Wednesday, Nov. 6, the fifth-seeded Voorheesville Blackbirds competed in the Section 2, Class C semifinals at Ballston Spa High School as they took on top-seeded Galway. The Birds battled tough but fell in straight sets; 18-25, 17-25, 13-25.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Full power: Blackbirds’ Jamie O’Malley flies towards the ball with her right hand ready to spike the ball. O’Malley had five kills and seven digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Planted firmly: Blackbirds’ Claire Hotaling confidently has her feet set as she has her arms strongly under the ball as she bumps it to a teammate. Hotaling had 17 digs and one ace.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Here you go: Blackbirds’ Carrie Nasadoski throws the ball up as her teammate Claire Pinard is ready to spike it. Nasadoski had five assists and seven digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Helping to set up: Blackbirds’ Julianne Stone has both of her hands on the ball as she prepares to send it to a teammate. Stone had 15 assists and one ace.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hiya: Blackbirds’ Claire Smith leaps up and brings her right hand to the ball with all her power as she spikes the ball. Smith had one kill and one kill.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bringing the heat: Blackbirds’ Claire Pinard leaps up and has her right hand ready to spike the ball before Galway’s Ava Remscheid tries to block. Pinard had three blocks and five kills.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting a piece: Blackbirds’ Claire Smith (1) gets some of the ball with her left hand as teammate Claire Pinard (17) helps out to block it.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Going for it: Blackbirds’ Haley Murphy moves to her right as she has her arms out to keep the ball from hitting the floor. Murphy had three kills and one dig.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leaning forward: Blackbirds’ Hailey LeClair lunges forward as she dives forward for the ball to get the dig and bump it towards a teammate. LeClair had four digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Locked and loaded: Blackbirds’ Paige Kemmer stares at the ball as she leaps up with her right arm behind her as she prepares to spike it. Kemmer had five aces, seven kills, two blocks, and 10 digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Beating the defense: Blackbirds’ Jayden Foley stares at the ball as she prepares to spike it as two Galway players try to block. Foley had two kills, two blocks, and two digs.