Photos: Dutch Sweep Blue Devils
Last Thursday, Oct. 5, the Guilderland girls’ volleyball team hosted an important Suburban Council matchup against the Blue Devils of Columbia. With sectionals right around the corner, the Dutch fought hard against the Blue Devils in the three-game sweep win; 25-19, 25-17, 25-13.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Little flick: Guilderland’s Avery McPherson uses her fingertips to push the ball right over the outstretched hands of Columbia’s Kacey Breen. McPherson had two kills, four digs, one block and one ace.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hard shooter: Guilderland’s Emma Codden makes contact with her right hand on the ball as Columbia’s Alivia Landy tries to block. Codden had four kills, one assist, 13 digs and an ace.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Denying the request: Guilderland’s Liv Marino (15) and Emma Codden (1) fully extend their arms to try and block Columbia’s Alivia Landry shot.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hiya! Guilderland’s Liv Marino watches the ball sail up in the air as she prepares to serve it towards the Columbia players. Marino had five kills, one dig, two blocks and five aces.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On her toes: Guilderland’s Taylor Yund twists her body to get her arms onto the ball during the first set. Yund had one kill, one assist and 10 digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Did we get it? Guilderland’s Katie Dickerson (7), has her eyes closed, as teammate Liv Marino (15) gets their arms up to partially block the spike attempt in the first set.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Driving it: Guilderland’s Hailey Altschule brings her right hand towards the ball to spike it past Columbia’s Ava Tran. Altschule had two kills, one assist, five digs, and two aces.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Sending it back: Guilderland’s Maddie Motto had her back to the net as she twists to hit the ball back towards the Columbia players. Motto had three kills, four digs, and three aces.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Oh damn: Guilderland’s Lauren Wasserbach, has a shocked look on her face, as the served ball goes in between her hands in the second set. Wasserbach had one kill and two digs.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Net dominance: Guilderland’s Liv Marino stares as she gets her fingertips on the ball to drop it in front of Columbia’s Lauryn Forand. Marino had five kills, one dig, two blocks and five aces.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Who's getting this: Guilderland’s Katie Dickerson looks the ball into her hands as she prepares to set it to either Avery McPherson (11) or Hailey Altschule (12). Dickerson had two kills, 15 assists, three digs, three blocks, and three aces.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Line hitter: Guilderland’s Hailey Altschule keeps her eyes on the ball as she swings her right arm to make contact on the ball and drive down the line.