The Clarkson/Leigh Volleyball Team continued their hot start to the season Thursday night, sweeping Pender 3-0 on the road in action aired on 107.9 the Bull.
The Patriots won set one 25-18, took set two 25-14, and won set three 25-20.
The theme of the match was Clarkson/Leigh getting out to a lead in each set and responding to any and all Pendragon runs throughout the match as anytime Pender would make things close, tie things up, or take the lead the Patriots had an answer.
Clarkson/Leigh Head Coach Becky Schneider.
"Yeah that's one thing we talked about in the locker room was that like the 3rd set we were up 7-2, and they came back and it was 9-9. And that's something that we've talked about is not letting teams come back. And props to Pender they made us struggle a little bit, we made some unforced errors that we just didn't do a good job of taking care of the ball at times. But yeah one thing our team does really well is hold composure. At any point in time we don't panic, and that's been the key to our success is that they're calm, cool, and collected the whole match. So that's huge for us."
Pender's lone lead of the match came in the 2nd set when the Pendragons went up 11-10.
Cassidy Hoffman had 10 kills to pace the Patriots while Chloe Hanel chipped in 7 kills and 9 digs. Alissa Kasik had 22 digs while Kennedy Settje and Kayden Schumacher totaled 16 and 13, respectively. Makenna Held added 28 assists.
Schneider talks about her team's offensive weapons.
"Yeah we've got a lot of threats across the net. We've got some big hitters, strong hitters. Yeah Chloe coming in as a Freshman is huge for us. She does a nice job. She's got a quick arm swing, she elevates really well. And Cassidy Hoffman man she's a Senior and she's really stepped up into that leadership role...taking control, owning the net, like she wants it. And she wants to go out on a high note her Senior year and it shows. Same with Kayden Schumacher...I describe her as feisty...she's quick on the arm strong also, and she just gets up, and for her height she jumps really well."
Clarkson/Leigh returns (5-0) to action Thursday night, battling High Plains Community (6-3) and Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family (2-5) at their home Triangular.
The Storm beat Palmer 2-0 and Riverside 2-0 at the Palmer Triangular Tuesday night while the Bulldogs fell 3-2 at home to Oakland-Craig Tuesday night.
I think the Patriots have a great chance to win both of these matches, but both will be challenging for sure.
The Bulldogs pushed Oakland-Craig to the brink and figure to be tough, and High Plains is tough too, but this Clarkson/Leigh team doesn't get rattled.
I'm very impressed with the Patriots' ability to let things go and move on to the next play.
Clarkson/Leigh is a resilient and very tough minded team.
The Patriots have to continue to be and play that way come Thursday night.
Clarkson/Leigh has to keep the ball rolling Thursday night, and play well.
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