AVON PIRATES HAVE STRONG WEEK AT THE NET
AVON PIRATES HAVE STRONG WEEK AT THE NET
It was a tough night at the net for the Avon Lady Pirates on Tuesday, September 16, as they faced off against a strong Wagner Lady Raiders squad. Despite gritty defense and determined play, Avon fell in straight sets, losing 0-3 in varsity action. The loss drops their season record to 4-4. Rilyn Thury led the offense with 10 kills. On defense, the back row kept rallies alive with a solid performance—Jordyn Voigt recorded a team-high 13 digs, followed closely by Thury with 12 and Kaydence Metzger with 11. Brielle Voigt contributed all around, notching 2 ace serves and running the offense with 15 set assists on the night. JV Match Results: Avon won the second set but couldn’t maintain momentum, falling 18-25, 25-13, 7-15. C Team Match: A close first set slipped away in extra points, followed by a loss in the second set, ending 24-26, 14-25. The Avon Lady Pirates delivered a clean 3-0 sweep over the visiting Scotland Lady Highlanders on September 18th. With energy and control on both sides of the ball, Avon took command early and never let up, securing the win in straight sets. Rilyn Thury was a standout at the net, powering the offense with 14 kills, while Kaydence Metzger added strong support with 9 kills of her own. Brielle Voigt ran a smooth offense all night, recording an outstanding 33 set assists and also contributing 1 ace serve. The Lady Pirates were just as sharp defensively. Thury led the back row with 15 digs, followed closely by Jordyn Voigt with 14. Brielle Voigt and Kate Swier each added 7 digs. At the net, Abby Gretsch mann and Kaydence Metzger both made their presence known with 1 block each, helping Avon control the front court and limit Scotland’s scoring chances. JV Match Results: Avon swept in two dominant sets, 25-9, 25-13. C Team Match: The youngest Lady Pirates also impressed, winning 25-14, 25-7. With this win, the Lady Pirates improved their record and showed strong team cohesion and depth across all levels. Their performance against Scotland was a clear response to their earlier loss to Wagner and a sign that Avon is ready to compete down the stretch.