Photos: Birds Swept At Home By Panthers

Last Thursday, Sept. 15, the Voorheesville girls’ volleyball team hosted the Academy of the Holy Names in a Colonial Council matchup. The Birds battled hard but fell, three sets to none; 23-25, 14-25, and 19-25.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Hitting cross-court: Voorheesville’s Victoria Ligouri takes a shot that misses the hands of Holy Names’ Kylie McLaughlin. Ligouri had seven digs, one kill and one ace.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Outstretched: Voorheesville’s Paige Kemmer (10) and Madeline Reilly (3) hold their hands high to try and block Holy Names’ Anna Wasula in the first set.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Jumping high: Voorheesville’s Madeline Reilly leaps up to try and block a shot as Holy Names’ Kylie McLaughlin sets the ball for her teammate Nora Murphy. Reilly had two blocks and three kills.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Staying low: Voorheesville’s Paige Kemmer stays on her right knee to make sure she bumps the ball after a Panthers serve. Kemmer had six digs, five assists, three kills and one ace.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

At the ready: Voorheesville’s Calla Murphy (8), Jenell Hall (5), and Sara O’Malley (14) get prepared for the incoming serve.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Bringing the power: Voorheesville’s Jenell Hall smacks a spike toward the Holy Names’ side in the third set. Hall had 15 digs, one assist, four kills, and two aces.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Sending it: Voorheesville’s Victoria Ligouri throws the ball up as she prepares to serve it to the Holy Names side.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Arms out: Voorheesville’s Victoria Ligouri attempts to bump the ball towards a teammate as Paige Kemmer watches.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Splitting the defense: Voorheesville’s Jenell Hall spikes the ball in between Holy Names’ Maggie Seymour (25) and Kylie McLaughlin (21).

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Perfect pass: Voorheesville’s Paige Kemmer sets the ball for her teammates.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Eyes on the ball: Voorheesvile’s Calla Murphy bumps the ball to a teammate in the third set. Murphy had four digs, and four aces.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Thou shall not pass: Voorheesville’s Madeline Reilly gets her right hand and blocks the shot attempt of Holy Names’ Nora Murphy.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Hand to hand contact: Voorheesville’s Lily Cramer gets her left hand on Holy Names’ Cece Dohr’s shot. Cramer had three blocks.