PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

The Plymouth Volleyball program hosted Valparaiso on September 9, with both JV and Varsity squads pushing the Vikings in competitive matches. ⸻ JV Match – Valparaiso 2, Plymouth 1 The JV Pilgrims fell in three sets (12-25, 25-21, 11-15), moving to 8-5 overall. • Set 1: Valpo controlled early, taking it 25-12. • Set 2: Plymouth responded with energy, pulling out a 25-21 win behind strong defensive play. • Set 3: The Pilgrims battled late but dropped the deciding set 15-11. Despite the loss, the JV team’s ability to rebound in the second set highlighted their resilience and potential. ⸻ Varsity Match – Valparaiso 2, Plymouth 3 The Varsity Pilgrims pushed Valparaiso to the brink in a five-set thriller, ultimately winning 3-2 (27-25, 23-25, 25-12, 15-25, 12-15). • Set 1: Plymouth opened with a thrilling 27-25 win. • Set 2: Valpo answered with a narrow 25-23 victory. • Set 3: The Pilgrims dominated 25-12 to retake the lead. • Set 4: Valpo stormed back, 25-15. • Set 5: A tight finale saw Plymouth edge Valpo, 15-12. Individual Highlights • Serving: Sophia Stein – 3 aces; Emaline Van Duyne – 2 aces • Setting: Olivia Ringer – 35 assists, 3 block assists; Eva Sheedy – 3 assists • Attacking: Jersey Hunter – 13 kills; Stein – 11 kills; Kristin Manges – 8 kills; Sheedy & Van Duyne – 7 kills each • Blocking: Stein – 4 block assists; Ringer – 3 block assists • Defense: Ringer – 24 digs; Hunter – 23 digs; Sheedy – 16 digs