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2009 New England Champions
2009 FAA Post-Season Tournament Runner-up
2009 FAA Regular Season Champions
Head Coach: Paul Groves - pgroves@gfacademy.org - 203.256.7321
Assistant Coach: Tod Schofield - tnds02@hotmail.com
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9/15/2011
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Greens Farms Academy |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team dropped a tough 3-0 match to a very good Convent of the Sacred Heart Team to start the season. The Dragons were certainly not over-matched as the set scores indicate (25-27 / 18-25 / 23-25), the match was extremely close with the lead constantly switching sides. "The GFA backline defense led by Brooke Cirillo and Lucy Hoffman was as strong and scrappy as I have seen it, certainly this early in the season," noted Head Coach Paul Groves. "Our frontline attack let by hitters Kiera Wood and Sarah Young was consistent and well balanced." Senior setter Sarah MacDonell had an outstanding game with 18 assists and demonstrated great leadership on the floor. When asked about the over all tone of the game, Coach Groves said he feels, "strongly that this match was a positive motivator for the team, despite the loss because we played well and still have young players with unlimited potential." The Dragons will now travel to face Marianapolis Prep on Saturday, September 17th. |
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9/17/2011
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9/20/2011
4:30 PM |
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9/21/2011
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Cheshire Academy |
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10 Main Street, Cheshire ?203-272-5396 / (55 minutes) |
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Merritt Parkway North: Take exit 61 (Whitney Avenue). Turn right (North) off exit. Go 8.5 miles on Whitney Avenue (also Route 10). Turn right onto Academy Road (past Cheshire green, on left). Take first left onto Woodbury Court; field house and fields are there. ??Via I-95 (no Merritt): ?I-95 North to New Haven; I-91 North to Exit 10N (Cheshire-Hamden). Turn right on Route 10N towards Cheshire. Go approximately 5 miles and follow directions above. |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team rebounded from their earlier loss this week with a solid victory on the road vs. Cheshire Academy. The win evens the team's record at 2-2, the overall match score was 3-0. GFA relied on a much stronger service attack today which resulted in 18 aces, led by Sarah Young with 10 and Brooke Cirillo with 8. Statistically it wasn't a big day but the Dragons were much more cohesive and much quicker to the ball then the previous match. Kiera Wood led the team with 5 kills and Sarah MacDonell had 7assists. The team's young players Laura Reul and Claire Comey continue to improve at the net combining for 3 kills and 4 blocks. The Dragon's will have plenty of time to prepare for their next match when they hit the road vs. Holy Child next Wednesday. |
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9/28/2011
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Holy Child |
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2225 Westchester Avenue, Rye, Ny ?
914-967-5622 / (45 minutes) |
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I-95 South to Route 287-West. Stay on 287 for 2 miles. Take Exit 9N-S. At light, go left and cross over 287, then left again at light onto Westchester Avenue East. Stay on this for 0.3 mile. At traffic light go right into school.
Varsity Girls Softball @ Passidomo Park-Silver Lake Park: ?From Connecticut: I-95 south over New York state line, take exit 21 to 287 west. ?Take exit 8, Westchester Ave. ?Take Westchester Ave toward White Plains/Westchester Mall Pl., go about .6 mile ?Turn right onto S Kensico Avenue, go .4 mile ?Turn right onto Lake Street, and follow to Silver Lake Park
Varsity Girls Soccer: To Purchase Elementary School: Take I-95 South to I-287 West, Exit 10 - Bowman Avenue. At light go straight onto Bowman Avenue/Westchester Ave. At next light, stay straight on Westchester Avenue. Bear right onto Purchase Road. The Purchase Elementary School will be on the right, 2 miles.
Squash:To Westchester Squash Club (914-698-0095): I-95 South to Exit 18A (Mamaroneck Avenue). This is the 2nd of the 2 exits for Mamaroneck Avenue. At end of ramp you will be going south on Mamaroneck Ave. After approx. 0.75 mile and before going under the railway bridge, go right onto Hoyt Ave. At end, go right onto Fenimore. At third light go left onto Fayette. Follow to the club (white building with blue awning, #628, on left); park across from club.
To tennis courts at Shenorock Shore Club: I-95 South to exit 19 (Playland Parkway). At first light, turn right onto Milton Road. At second light (blinking yellow), bear left onto Stuyvesant Avenue. Go approx. 1 mile; Shenorock is the 2nd club on the left with white picket fence. |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball earned a tough conference win on the road to with a 3-2 win vs. Holy Child. The Dragon's took the first game but then dropped the next two games and finding themselves with their backs against the wall. To the team's credit, they keep their composure, played aggressively with everyone on the floor performing at a high level. Senior setter Sarah MacDonell keep the offense moving with 17 assists and 3 kills while senior Kiera Wood stepped-up in the later stages of the match collecting 16 kills, 4 digs, and 4 aces. Defensively the Dragons were all over the floor with 26 digs led by juniors Sarah Young (7 digs) and Brooke Cirillo (6 digs). The (3-2) Dragons go back on the road Saturday when play Ethel Walker in a non-conference match. |
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10/1/2011
3:00 PM |
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10/5/2011
3:45 PM |
W 3 - 0 | |
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10/11/2011
4:15 PM |
W 3 - 0 | |
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10/15/2011
11:00 AM |
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King |
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King & Low-Heywood Thomas School?
1450 Newfield Avenue, Stamford
?203-322-3496 / (20 minutes) |
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Via Merritt Parkway: Take Merritt Parkway South to Exit 35 (High Ridge Road). At bottom of ramp turn right. At light on other side of Parkway bridge, turn left onto Buxton Farm Road (be careful: premature sharp left takes you back onto Parkway). At stop sign, turn right onto Turn-of-River Road. Take first left onto Intervale, up hill to stop sign. Turn left onto Newfield Avenue. ?Via I-95: I-95 South to Stamford. Take Exit 8 (Elm Street). Right at end of ramp, straight through light, then right onto Grove Street. Follow road North for 4 miles (Grove becomes Strawberry Hill, and that becomes Newfield Avenue). Pass Sterling Farms Club on right; school will be on left.
For baseball, cross country, lacrosse, softball, soccer, MS basketball: Take left onto Intervale Road East, then first right into South entrance. ?For US basketball, field hockey, volleyball: continue on Newfield to North entrance on left.
Golf and Tennis
?To Sterling Farms Club: Sterling Farms is on right on Newfield Ave. just before the KLHT campus. Coming from the Merritt via Intervale, go right at light onto Newfield Ave. and immediately left into Club driveway.
Hockey
?To Stamford Twin Rinks: Merritt Parkway South to exit 36 (route 106). Go south on 106 towards Stamford. Go about 1.3 miles, taking a right onto Camp Ave. Rink is ahead on the left. |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team dropped a 0-3 decision to a very good KING team on Saturday. The match ultimately got away from the Dragons but not before GFA proved to be up to the task at the net and in rallies. The achilles heel for GFA in this match was their service errors which gave away points and reduced our own attack. At the net GFA proved they had the ability to put the ball away led by Sarah Young with 7 kills and Laura Reul with 5, the team just needed more attempts. Defensively at the net GFA was impressive against the strong hitting attack of KING collecting 13 blocks, led by Ruel with 7 blocks who enjoyed her best game of the season. Setter Sarah MacDonell who has been steady all season had another strong performance adding 14 assists and making great decisions. The loss brings GFA’s record to 5-4 will get right back into it when face The Wooster School on the road on Tuesday. |
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10/18/2011
4:30 PM |
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10/19/2011
3:30 PM |
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10/22/2011
2:00 PM |
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10/24/2011
4:15 PM |
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10/26/2011
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Hamden Hall |
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1105 Whitney Avenue, Hamden ?
203-865-6158 / (45 minutes) |
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For Basketball and Wrestling: ?
To the school: I-95 North to New Haven to I-91 North. Take exit 6 (Willow Street; left exit) and turn right onto Willow Street. Go to end of road and turn right onto Whitney Avenue. School is approximately 2 miles on the left.
For Baseball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer and Softball: ?
The fields at Skiff Street: Take the Merritt Parkway North to Exit 60 (Dixwell Avenue). Turn left off exit. At 6th traffic light turn right onto Skiff Street. Pass through two lights. Entrance to Park is on the right.
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To the school: I-95 North to New Haven to I-91 North. Take exit 6 (Willow Street; left exit) and turn right onto Willow Street. Go to end of road and turn right onto Whitney Avenue. School is approximately 2 miles on the left.
To the fields from I-95: I-95 North to New Haven to I-91 North. Take exit 6 (Willow Street; left exit) and turn right onto Willow Street. Go to end of road, turn right and go about two miles on Whitney Avenue (passing the school campus on left). At second light after campus bear left onto Mather Street (at Citgo Station). Follow winding road to the end. Turn right onto Dixwell Avenue. At approximately the 8th traffic light turn right onto Skiff Street. Pass through two lights. Entrance to Park is on the right.
Tennis is played at either the courts at Skiff St. or at the Yale Bowl: ?To the Yale tennis courts (next to the Yale Bowl): I-95 North to Exit 43 (Campbell Avenue). Turn left onto Route 122. Follow for approximately 2 miles, crossing over Route 1 and turn right at light onto Derby Turnpike. Courts are approximately 0.5 mile on left.
Golf:
The Yale Golf Course: Merritt Parkway North to Exit 59. End of ramp turn south on Whalley Ave. towards Yale Bowl sign. Bear left at upcoming intersection and continue for 0.75 mile. Take a right just past the CVS Pharmacy onto Dayton Street. At next light turn right onto Fountain St. and take immediate left onto Visa Terrace. (Watch for the blue signs to follow to the golf course.) Bear right onto Marvelwood Dr. After right curve in road, turn left onto Conrad Dr. Follow to end. Look for “Dead End” sign and continue straight through gate. |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball defeated Hamden Hall 3-1 on the road Wednesday. GFA started off the match strong winning the first two sets 25-15 and 25-17 but Hamden strengthened their defense and took game three 16-25. Early in the fourth set the Dragons found themselves down early but were able to regroup behind strong serving and attacks to close out the match 25-13.
Sarah Young had a tremendous match collecting 14 kills, 10 digs and 4 blocks, her best overall performance of the season. Sarah MacDonell collected 20 assists and had 5 blocks, with a majority during the fourth set comeback. Kiera Wood also had a strong performance with 8 kills and 3 digs. Defensively the team aggressive nature shown through with a combined 14 blocks and 35 digs led by junior Rachel Schwimmer with 14 and Brooke Cirillo with 5. The Dragons record now stands at 9-5 and will be back in action Friday when they face The Westwood School at GFA. |
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10/28/2011
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Greens Farms Academy |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team came up victorious Friday with a hard fought 3-1 win over Westwood’s Christian Academy. The Dragons lost the first set by a score of 23-25, came back strong in the second 25-15 followed by another nail biter 25-23 then finishing strong 25-17. It was a very good non-conference win for GFA, Westwood’s had a strong service game and attacked from the outside and back-row, plus showed a solid back-row defense. GFA finding themselves down after the first game were forced to make changes, adjust their play, and intensify their efforts which helped pave the way for winning the next three games. Providing a spark offensively was freshman lead server Claire Comey who earned 16 service points, including 8 aces and Sarah Young who continues her hot serving, hitting two game winners and collecting 3 aces. The Dragons also took over at the net with Kiera Wood, Sarah Young, Claire Comey and Laura Reul combining for 30 kills and 16 blocks. The team’s back-row defense also kick into high gear after the first game with Rachel Scwimmer, Lucy Hoffman, Brooke Cirillo and Wood picked up 27digs, turning back a strong attack. Setters Sarah MacDonell and Allie Anderson combined for 20 assists but also make great decisions and controlled the pace of the game. The Dragons are now 10-5 and will play their final league match when they host NYSD on Tuesday. |
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11/1/2011
4:00 PM |
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11/3/2011
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11/4/2011
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Harvey School |
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260 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah, NY ?914-232-3161 / (50 minutes) |
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Merritt Parkway South to Exit 34 (Long Ridge Rd./Route 104). Take Long Ridge Road North (for approximately 15-20 minutes). At end of road, go left onto Route 172 (Mobil station on left). Follow 172 (be aware that Route 172/22 bears right in approx. 1 mile) through Bedford Village which turns into Route 22 North. School is approximately 3 miles on right. When returning, follow Route 22 South to 172. Turn right onto Long Ridge Road (Stamford/Pound Ridge sign and Mobil station on right).
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To Katonah Memorial Park: Continue past the Harvey School entrance another 0.5 mile to Route 35. Take a left at light onto Route 35. Follow Rt. 35 for 0.5 mile, going through three traffic lights, and take a left onto Woods Bridge Road. Take first right onto Park Place. At stop sign turn right onto North Street. Follow North Street through two stop signs to top of hill. Katonah Park is there. |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team closed out their regular season with an impressive (3-0) win on the road at Harvey. The Dragons took control of the match early and with powerful serving, aggressive net play and great defensive communication. The team was led by senior setter Sarah MacDonell had a huge day with (20assists), (9kills) and (5aces). The GFA attack was in full swing Friday, hitting a season high (40kills) with sophomore Laura Reul pounding out (12kills), followed by Sarah Young (8kills), Kiera Wood (6kills) and Claire Comey (5kills). The team serving has also peaked as we hit for (21aces), also a season high. It was a very balance attack with Brooke Cirillo and Claire Comey hitting (7aces) apiece with Kira Wood chipping in another (4aces). A great deal of credit for our offensive success needs to go our back-row defense led by Rachel Schwimmer, Brooke Cirillo and Annie Flecha-Hirsch whose clean passing and communication provided endless opportunities for the Dragons to put up the numbers offensively that we did. GFA ends the regular season with an outstanding record that stands at (13-5) that included a great run to finish the season winning seven of their last eight contests. The Dragons will be in action on Monday in the FAA Tournament and should go into the New England “Class C” Tournament ranked (>) after wins over Christian Heritage and Harvey this week. Congratulations also to Sarah MacDonell, Kiera Wood and Lucy Hoffman who were selected New England “All-Stars” and will participate in the “All-Star” game on Sunday Nov. 6th hosted by GFA. |
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11/7/2011
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The Masters School |
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49 Clinton Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-693-1400 |
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Via Interstate 95
Take I-95 South into New York. At Rye, take 287-West, towards Tappan Zee Bridge. After about 10 miles and after passing Exit 1, Route 287 divides. Stay right onto I-87 South and briefly follow the New York State Thruway South toward New York City. Almost immediately take the exit (Exit 7A) for the Saw Mill River Parkway South. Follow Saw Mill for about two miles to Exit 17 (Ashford Ave./Dobbs Ferry). Go straight on Allen St which turns into Ashford Ave., through 4 traffic lights. At last light, Ashford becomes Broadway / Route 9 and there will be a Stop & Shop on the left. Continue on Broadway up the hill, and immediately keep to the left. Take first left on Clinton Avenue. School entrances are on left.
Via Merritt Parkway
Take the Merritt Parkway South into New York. Take Exit 26 (in New York) onto Route 287 West. Follow directions above.
For gyms: take first driveway on left.
For playing fields: take last driveway on left. |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball found themselves on the on the road at Masters Monday in the quarter's of the FAA Tournament and came home victorious. The Dragons upset Masters with a hard fought 3-1 victory. The match started off rocky with GFA's nerves reacting to the tournament atmosphere and dropped the first set. In the second set GFA settled down and found a rhythm winning convincingly. Then in the last two sets it was tournament volleyball, both teams played great but GFA prevailed in both sets that came right down to wire (26-24 / 25-21). The Dragons again relied on their aggressive net attacks led by Kiera Wood who pounded out 12 kills with great support from Sarah Young, Laura Reul and Sarah MacDonell who combined for 16 kills; MacDonell also put up 18 assists. The Dragons defense was also instrumental in the victory as they turned back a strong hitting attack led by Lucy Hoffman and Rachel Swimmer each with 10 digs, with Brooke Cirillo and Sarah Young picking another 13 digs combined. The team effort didn't stop there because late in the forth set, coming off the bench were Mickaela Fouad and Annie Flecha-Hirsch giving the team a much needed serving boost that help turn the game GFA's way. The win earns the 14-5 Dragons a trip to the semi-finals which will take place on Wednesday on the road, when they face the #1 seed Greenwich Academy. |
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Greenwich Academy |
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200 North Maple Avenue, Greenwich ?
203-625-8900 / (30 minutes) |
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I-95 South to Exit 4 (Indian Field Road). Turn right at end of ramp and continue to traffic light at Post Road. Turn left onto Post Road and go l mile to Maple Avenue. Make hairpin turn to right onto Maple and continue 0.5 miles. School main entrance is on the left.
??Upper School Softball ?
To Tuefel Field – Byram Park: I-95 South to Exit 2. At light, go left under thruway bridge. Make an immediate left. Park entrance is on right.
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To Everett Field: Follow directions to Brunswick’s Maher Ave campus. Pass Brunswick campus on left. Take first right, then first left, then first right. Field is on the right. |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team defeated top seeded Greenwich Academy (3-0) on the road in the semi-finals of the F.A.A. Tournament. The win sends the Dragons on the road and into the finals on Friday when they face Convent of the Sacred Heart. GFA without question came into the game prepared and motivated to match the power and experience of a very good GA squad. The last encounter between the teams was not a good one for GFA, losing (0-3) but the Dragons used that experience for motivation. From the beginning of the match GFA was the aggressor taking the first game (25-14), then displayed toughness / perseverance winning the next two sets (27-25) and (26-25). The dragons had great individual performances at GA but it took a total team effort to pull off the upset. Setter Sarah MacDonell was outstanding running the offense brilliantly and contributing (17assists), (7kills) (3blocks). The GFA front-line players took over the net again totaling (26kills) and (14blocks). Sarah Young also had a great day with (9kills) (7digs) and (3blocks). Hitters Kiera Wood, Claire Comey and Laura Reul added (12kills) and (8blocks) helping to sustain a strong and consistent attack. The back-line defense was also up to the task neutralizing the hard attack of GA with (41digs) led by junior Rachel Schwimmer (15digs), followed by Lucy Hoffman, Kiera Wood and Brooke Cirillo who added a combined (20digs). The girls have been building their season with teamwork, extra effort and hope that they are able find one more big effort on Friday back down in Greenwich. |
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11/11/2011
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King |
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King & Low-Heywood Thomas School?
1450 Newfield Avenue, Stamford
?203-322-3496 / (20 minutes) |
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Via Merritt Parkway: Take Merritt Parkway South to Exit 35 (High Ridge Road). At bottom of ramp turn right. At light on other side of Parkway bridge, turn left onto Buxton Farm Road (be careful: premature sharp left takes you back onto Parkway). At stop sign, turn right onto Turn-of-River Road. Take first left onto Intervale, up hill to stop sign. Turn left onto Newfield Avenue. ?Via I-95: I-95 South to Stamford. Take Exit 8 (Elm Street). Right at end of ramp, straight through light, then right onto Grove Street. Follow road North for 4 miles (Grove becomes Strawberry Hill, and that becomes Newfield Avenue). Pass Sterling Farms Club on right; school will be on left.
For baseball, cross country, lacrosse, softball, soccer, MS basketball: Take left onto Intervale Road East, then first right into South entrance. ?For US basketball, field hockey, volleyball: continue on Newfield to North entrance on left.
Golf and Tennis
?To Sterling Farms Club: Sterling Farms is on right on Newfield Ave. just before the KLHT campus. Coming from the Merritt via Intervale, go right at light onto Newfield Ave. and immediately left into Club driveway.
Hockey
?To Stamford Twin Rinks: Merritt Parkway South to exit 36 (route 106). Go south on 106 towards Stamford. Go about 1.3 miles, taking a right onto Camp Ave. Rink is ahead on the left. |
The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team fought their way into the FAA Championship game, coming home with the “Runner-up” trophy after losing to Convent of the Sacred Heart (1-3). The Dragons played a great match, playing at a high level, made several come-backs especially in the third set, finding themselves down (7-0) to start the game bounced back and won the third set (25-17). In the end the team made one last come-back attempt down (22-12) in the forth, GFA fought it back to (25-18). The Dragons were led by senior Sarah MacDonell (10assists / 9kills / 8aces) and ran a great offense. Hitters Kiera Wood and Sarah Young each added (5kills), Wood collecting (7blocks) (3aces) and sophomore Laura Reul contributing with (7blocks). The GFA was bake-line defense was busy all day picking-up (40digs) led by senior Lucy Hoffman (11digs), juniors Rachel Schwimmer and Brooke Cirillo each adding (8digs). Freshman Claire Comey also had a big day playing steady and picking-up (3kills / 4aces / 2blocks). The team’s record now stands at a very respectable (15-6) and will be hosting a match as the (< seed) on Wednesday in the first round of the New England Tournament. |
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11/16/2011
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11/19/2011
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11/19/2011
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