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Volleyball: Nanuet Knights Defeat Nyack Indians
The Lady Knights triumph over Nyack Indians in four games, winning their second match of the season
The Nanuet Varsity Volleyball team beat Nyack in four games this afternoon at Nyack High School. The Nanuet victory was a team effort led by the consistent serving and aggressive hitting of Captain Caitlin Lenihan.
“I was getting good sets,” Lenihan said, “I was into it. I felt good today.”
Nanuet’s hitters came out swinging in the first game of the match, especially Lenihan and freshman Nia Diaz. Their attacks at the net led the team to victory with a final score of 25-19. Nanuet’s Dana Rohan also assisted with the win, serving five of the last six points of the game.
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Nyack came back to win the second game 25-20, but lost the third game 25-12. Nyack struggled against strong serving by Nanuet’s Captains Lenihan and Victoria Serra.
The intensity was high in the fourth and final game of the match. The game included several lengthy rallies in which both teams fought aggressively for each point. Ultimately, the forceful hitting of Nanuet’s players made the difference in the match.
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“I think we played hard," said Nyack Captain Sophia Owens. "We need to work hard, call it, focus.”
Both teams' coaches saw room for improvement.
“This is a rebuilding year for us,” said Nyack Coach Kelly Hasslinger. “I think they could have played better, been more focused. The match definitely built in intensity.”
“It’s still different every game," said Coach Jennifer Adams of Nanuet. "We’re waiting for consistency.”
Nanuet Volleyball squares off against the Tappan Zee Dutchmen at Tappan Zee High School in their next match on Oct. 4.
