High School Varsity Roundup: Exciting Action on October 30

In a thrilling night of high school sports on October 30, several teams took to the field and showcased their skills in various regional tournaments. Here’s a look at some of the standout performances from across the region.

The Century Knights delivered a solid performance, defeating the Francis Scott Key Eagles with a straight-set victory of 3-0 in the Class 2A regional quarterfinal. The Knights dominated with set scores of 25-10, 25-16, and 25-12. Key players included Gabby Zajaczkowski, Abhi Yadlapalli, and Hannah Heffernan, who all recorded seven kills. Corinne Zepp shone defensively with 16 digs and contributed nine aces, while Reese Gordon and Stephanie Villanueva each had impressive assist totals.

In another exciting match, the Carver A&T Wildcats edged out the Pikesville Panthers with a close 3-2 victory, despite dropping the first set. The match ended with set scores of 23-25, 25-14, 25-16, 19-25, and 15-10.

The Annapolis Panthers cruised to victory against the Suitland Rams, winning decisively with a 3-0 scoreline. The sets concluded at 25-3, 25-12, and 25-9. Tessa Cohen and McHale Hughes led the charge with strong performances, while Lindsay Lyman contributed significantly with seven kills and four blocks.

The Liberty Lions also secured a solid win over the Catoctin Cougars, completing their match in straight sets, 25-19, 25-23, and 25-19. Jasmine Bada had a standout performance with five kills, six digs, and four aces.

The Manchester Valley Mavericks faced the Westminster Owls and came out victorious with a 3-1 score after overcoming a challenging first set. Set scores were 25-27, 25-23, 25-21, and 25-11. Leading the way for the Mavericks was Emily Troy with 23 kills and 13 digs.

In the Class 2A state tournament, the Edgewood Cougars advanced with a 3-1 victory over the Aberdeen Eagles. The match concluded with set scores of 25-20, 22-25, 25-19, and 25-22. Samarra Brodbeck and Mo Rohner played key roles in the team’s success.

Overall, it was a night filled with excitement and remarkable talent as these high school teams battled it out on the court. Fans are already looking forward to the next round of matches and new opportunities for these young athletes to shine.