Photos: Guilderland Battle Saratoga In A 5-set Thriller
On September 2, the Guilderland girls volleyball faced off against Suburban Council foe in Saratoga at home. The Dutch shook off a rough start and the last four sets were an intense back and forth matchup. The Dutch fell three sets to two; 14-25, 25-20, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Arms up: Guilderland’s Lauren Hoyle gets her forearms on the ball from a Saratoga serve in the first set. Hoyle had 15 kills, three assists, 11 service points, two aces, 24 digs, and six digs in the five-set loss to Saratoga on Thursday; 14-25, 25-20, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Lounging forward: Guilderland’s Summer Fedorov leans forward to bump the ball towards a teammate in the first set after a Saratoga serve. Fedorov had one kill and one dig.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting focused: Guilderland’s Lauren Kinley looks down as she spins the ball in between her hands in preparation to serve in the first set. Kinley had four kills, one assist, 13 service points, one ace, five digs, and five blocks in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Off it goes: Guilderland’s Lauren Kinley serves the ball towards the Saratoga side in the first set. Kinley had four kills, one assist, 13 service points, one ace, five digs, and five blocks in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
I got this: Guilderland’s Emily Norgrove puts her forearms out to bump the ball as teammates Sara Allen (16) and Summer Fedorov (3) watch intently. Norgrove had 18 kills, one assist, seven assists, six aces, and 18 digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting low: Guilderland’s Summer Fedorov squats low to bump the ball to pass it to one of her teammates up front in the second set of Guilderland’s game on Thursday evening. Fedorov had one kill and one dig.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fingertips: Guilderland’s Emily Norgrove has the ball in between both of her hands as she passes it towards a teammate after a Saratoga serve. Norgrove had 18 kills, one assist, seven assists, six aces, and 18 digs on Thursday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Watching it go: Guilderland’s Katie Dickerson sees where her set is going as it heads towards a teammate in the second set. Dickerson had one kill, 18 assists, five service points, and six digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
High flyer: Guilderland’s Lauren Hoyle leaps in the air to serve the ball towards the Saratoga side in the third set. Hoyle had four kills, one assist, 13 service points, one ace, five digs, and five blocks in the five-set, losing three sets to two, 14-25, 25-20, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25 last Thursday at home.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eye on the ball: Guilderland’s Emily Norgrove gets ready to spike the ball past as Saratoga’s Grace Frania, left, and Noelle Slye attempt to block Norgrove. Norgrove had 18 kills, one assist, seven assists, six aces, and 18 digs in the five-set, losing three sets to two, 14-25, 25-20, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25 last Thursday at home.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Little drop shot: Guilderland’s Lauren Kinley looks to place the ball in between Saratoga’s Kaylee Stallmer (12), Grace Frania (22), and Noelle Slye (5) in the fourth set. Kinley had four kills, one assist, 13 service points, one ace, five digs, and five blocks in the game.