Pirates Drop Non-Conference Game to Nevis, Narrowly Defeated by Henning in Five Sets
by Haley Youngbauer
The Verndale volleyball team started last week at home, taking on the Nevis Tigers on Tuesday, September 22 before ending the week by traveling to Henning to battle the Hornets on Thursday, September 24.
Pirates Drop Non-Conference Game 3-1 to Nevis
The Verndale volleyball team started the week at home to take on the Nevis Tigers.
During the first two sets, the Tigers were able to take an early lead over the Pirates, building a comfortable lead. Both times, the Pirates were able to keep fighting, creeping up until the Tigers’ lead was reduced to almost nothing. However, the Tigers were able to stay afloat and top the Pirates by a score of 19-25 in both sets.
The Pirates played well during the third set, taking advantage of some well-placed blocks and hard attacks to give them the 25-16 victory in the third set, denying the Tigers a shutout...
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