Box Score
The Waterloo Warriors women's volleyball team was taking on a strong York Lions squad on Friday night. The game was hosted at RIM Park in front of a nearly sold out crowd. York's offence was nearly unstoppable as they won in straight sets (25-11, 25-17, 25-14).
The Warriors, who were looking to capitalize on last week's straight sets victory over RMC, came out flat and momentum shifted to the Lions early. York opened the match scoring the first 11 straight points and wouldn't look back. Both teams would trade points before York took a 16-4 lead into the technical timeout.
Roselyn Zhang (Toronto) and
Kayla Wierts (Drayton) were back from injury and provided an offensive spark late in the set, but it was too-little, too-late as the black and gold dropped the first set 25-11.
In the 2
nd set, there was a more balanced attack from both squads as teams went on runs of their own. The Warriors were down 10-9 when they lost 6 of the next 7 points to go down 16-10 heading into the timeout. Both sides would exchange points before Waterloo used a timeout at 20-14 for York. York would hang on for the 2
nd set victory 25-17 to take a 2-0 lead in the match.
York's relentless offence and tough serves continued in the 3
rd set which made it difficult for Waterloo's passers to establish a rhythm and run some offence. The Lions would take an early 11-4 lead and force the Warriors into a timeout. York would hang on for a 25-14 victory to clinch the sweep over the Warriors 'at home'.
Kayla Wierts (Drayton) had a strong return for the Warriors with 5 kills while
Casey Clunas (Harriston) had 3 kills and 8 digs in the match.
Emily Needles (Thorndale) collected 19 assists on the night while
Sarah Remedios (Ajax),
Shannon Lodoen (Waterloo), and
Sammie Gwozdz (Waterloo) all had 3 kills for the Warriors.
York's offence was led by Michelle Pierce who had 8 kills and 6 block assists, Abby Ganzhorn who had 7 kills and 2 block assists, while Kirsten Dillon also picked up 19 assists.
The Warriors will be back in action tomorrow night as they play host to the 1-1 Nipissing Lakers at 6pm at RIM Park.
