Photos: Wildcats Spike Past Blackbirds
On Friday, Oct. 31, the fifth-seeded Voorheesville girls’ volleyball traveled to the fourth-seeded Maple Hill in the quarterfinals of the Section 2, Class C sectional tournament at Maple Hill High School. The Blackbirds fell in straight sets; 11-25, 19-25, 23-25.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Kicking it off: Blackbirds’ Carrie Nasadoski leaps into the air to get her right hand onto the ball as she serves it up towards the Wildcats’ side.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Easy get: Blackbirds’ Claire Hotaling gets both of her arms under the ball as she stares at it after bumping it towards a teammate.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Splitting the gap: Blackbirds’ Hailey Murphy looks up at the ball as she brings her right hand towards it to spike it past the two oncoming WIldcats’ defenders.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Soaring bird: Blackbirds’ Hannah Spoone leaps up to use her right hand to serve the ball towards the awaiting Wildcats.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Nope sorry: Blackbirds’ Claire Smith stares at the ball after blocking the Wildcats’ player spike as it heads towards the floor.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting a piece: Blackbirds’ Waverly Candiloro (9) and Hailey Murphy (17) leap up in an attempt to block the Wildcats players spike from getting over the net.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Small movement: Blackbirds’ Evangeline Pelitteri leans to her right to get her arms under the ball to bump it towards a teammate.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick push: Blackbirds’ Maddy Gee (5) looks to set a pass towards one of her teammates Jaime O’Malley (22) or Claire Pinard (13).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Stop this: Blackbirds’ Claire Pinard gets her right hand behind the ball as she powerfully spikes the ball to the ground.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bringing the power: Blackbirds’ Claire Smith leaps up and prepares to spike the ball past the outstretched hands of the Wildcats defender.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pass for two: Blackbirds’ Carrie Nasadoski looks up at the ball as she prepares to set the pass towards teammates Claire Smith (1) or Waverly Candiloro (9).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hitting her spot: Blackbirds’ Jaime O’Malley looks at the ball as she brings her right hand towards it to spike it over the net.