Photos: Birds Clipped By Mustangs In Three Sets

Last Thursday, Dec. 14, the Voorheesville boys’ volleyball team had their home opener for the 2023 season, taking on the Cairo-Durham Mustangs. The Blackbirds were swept, three sets to none; 20-25, 18-25, 13-25.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Down the line: Voorheesville’s Angelo Filho spikes the ball right past two Cairo-Durham players in the first set. Filho had two kills and a dig.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Arms up: Voorheesville’s Mac O’Leary (13) and Nathan Connell (2) both leap up in an attempt to block the Mustangs player’s spike.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Step forward: Voorheesville’s Mac O’Leary lounges towards the ball to get his arms on the ball to bump it towards a teammate. O’Leary had one ace, two kills, one assist, one block and two digs.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Beating the defense: Voorheesville’s Joe Ruoso gets his right hand on the ball as he spikes it past the oncoming two Cairo-Durham players. Ruoso had one kill, one assist, and three digs.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Getting up: Voorheesville’s Joe Ruoso jumps up to get his hands on the ball as he hits it towards a teammate in the third set.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Coming together: Voorheesville’s Mac O’Leary (13) and Nathan Connell (2) get their arms together to try and block the oncoming spike.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Making his shot: Voorheesville’s Nathan Connell looks up at the ball as he brings his right hand towards the ball. Connell had two blocks and five digs.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

In awe: Voorheesville’s Austin Kemmer looks up at the ball as he has his arms ready to set the ball for a teammate to spike. Kemmer had five assists and a dig.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Good set: Voorheesville’s Mac O’Leary has the ball go in between both of his hands as he prepares to pass it to a teammate.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

On his toes: Voorheesville’s Mac O’Leary stands on the balls of his feet as he prepares to bump the ball to a teammate.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Got ya! Voorheesville’s Nathan Connel (2) and Joe Reilly (14) both get their hands on the ball to block the Cairo-Durham spike attempt.