Lady Hornets Fall To Holy Redeemer In PIAA Playoffs
By: Ed Weaver | NTL Sports | November 6, 2024
After winning their 9th District IV Volleyball championship last Thursday, the Wellsboro Volleyball team suffered a 3-1 defeat in the opening round of the PIAA Tournament to Holy Redeemer Tuesday night.
Both teams won their sets by no more than 5 points.
Redeemer took the opening set 25-20, then won the second 25-21 to take a 2-0 lead over the Lady Hornets before they rallied with a 25-20 victory in the third set. Wellsboro tried to force a fifth set, but ultimately fell 25-23.
Senior Paige Logsdon had 17 kills and 3 blocks, senior Lexi Urena had 8 kills, 12 points (3 aces), 17 digs and a block, and sophomore Blake Eckart had 5 kills. Sophomore Ellie Largey made 10 assists, junior Taylor Main had 9 assists, 8 points (2 aces), and 8 digs, and sophomore Madison Cruttenden made 17 digs and scored 7 points with 2 aces.
The District IV Class 2A champion Lady Hornets finish their season 18-5 overall.
Ed Weaver is the owner of Circle W Sports in Wellsboro, PA, is the Sports Director for The Home Page Network and the creator of WellsboroAthletics.com and WellsboroFootball.com. You can follow him on Twitter or friend him on Facebook.
