GIRARD OPENS EYES WITH SWEEP OF CRESTVIEW

GIRARD OH- It was maybe the most anticipated match up of the year as undefeated Crestview strolled in to a busy Girard high school on Saturday afternoon. The game time got pushed back an hour and a half because Girard’s junior high teams earned the right to host the NE8 tournament.  Girard didn’t allow the great matchup that eas supposed to happen, because they swept away the Rebels in three (25-17 25-18 25-23)

Bree Latell had an amazing game for the Indians. Coach Phil Walters said after the game simply she was “en fuego” she finished the game with 23 kills and just 2 errors.  She also led the team in digs with 7.  Lauren Pallone had 12 kills for Girard to add to their firepower.  Girard’s serve gage Crestview problems all day. The Indians totaled 12 aces, and were led by Bailey Walters with 4.  Girard’s block also stood tall as they finished with 11 blocks as a team. Myla Bertolasio and Nico Cochran both led with 3.  Allison Durkin spent the day setting up the great hitters and finished with 35 assists.

Abbey Emch led the Rebels with 13 kills out of the middle.  Grace Auer was also in double figures in kills with 11. Lainy Auer led in the setting category as she finished with 14 assists. Grace Auer was still able to collect a triple double by leading the team in digs with 13. She also had 10 assists.

Both teams have more big tests on the horizon. Girard will test their ability on the road on Thursday as they travel to powerhouse Gilmour Academy to close out their regular season.  Crestview hits the road again on Monday as they’ll go to Austintown Fitch.