EBF Dominates Pleasantville In Regional Semi-Finals
In a display of skill and teamwork, the EBF team clinched a decisive victory over Pleasantville in the Regional Semi-Finals, sweeping the match with scores that resounded their dominance: 25-12, 25-13, 25-15.
Molly Shafer was a force to be reckoned with, executing a remarkable 28 out of 30 attacks, leading to 16 kills that tore through the defense. Not just content to wreak havoc at the net, she also served with precision, scoring 3 aces and contributing defensively with 6 digs and a block.
Kate Shafer, a powerhouse in her own right, had an all-around performance with a near-perfect attack record, contributing 6 kills, a staggering 20 assists that set the rhythm of the game, and a serving spree that added an ace to the tally, while also fortifying the defense with 4 digs and 5 blocks.
Aliya Wagamon didn’t miss a beat, delivering on all her attacks and serving a flawless streak that brought in 2 aces, complemented by her presence at the net with 3 blocks. Lily Davis directed the game with 5 assists and maintained serving accuracy that contributed to the team’s momentum.
Kaylee Helm and Lacey Taylor added depth to the EBF’s game with their own contributions in assists, serving, and digs, showing that every player on the roster was integral to the win. Ella Ray and Zoey Nichols may have had fewer stats, but their presence was felt whenever they were called upon, with Ray’s blocks and Nichols’ serving accuracy.
The commentary from Coach Genskow highlighted the strategic serving that kept Pleasantville out of system and the effective blocking that provided significant momentum shifts. It was a night where EBF showed the kind of consistent play they had been striving for all season.
Going into the finals, the team’s strategy is clear: focus on serve receive and serving while continuing the gameplay that has brought them this far. The coach emphasized the importance of making adjustments throughout the match, a skill that EBF has mastered, as seen in their semi-final performance.
This victory not only advances EBF to the finals but does so with a message loud and clear: they are a team peaking at the right moment, ready to face whatever challenges come next with the same tenacity and skill they showed in the semi-finals.
