Northern Tier Sports ReportWELLSBORO — Towanda volleyball seemed determined to do two things year - make the playoffs, and do so by the most difficult way imaginable. In their regular season finale they needed to beat the defending district champions in Wellsboro at the Hornet’s Nest, and came away the victors, 3-2.
“What an amazing night of volleyball,” said Towanda coach Cassie Smith. “It was such a competitive game on both sides of the net. The energy was electric, and our girls played with all their heart tonight. They have worked so hard to reach this goal of getting to the post-season, and I can’t wait to see what they accomplish next. They truly worked together as a team and their defensive effort got them this big win. Lariah had quite a few huge digs in key moments to keep the rally alive. Bryn and Caedence also did a great job putting the ball in Karis’s hands. Karis was able to run the offense well thanks to the defense. Brooklyn, Lariah, Addy, Kaya, and Alayna all did their jobs at the net. Even our bench was sure to give the 6 on the court encouragement in a tough environment. All the way around, it was an exciting night of volleyball, and I’m honored I get to watch these girls go after their goals the way they did tonight. We will celebrate this win tonight, but we can’t wait for what’s next.”
Wellsboro took the first set 25-23, but the Knights eked out a 26-24 second set win.
They took a 2-1 lead with a 25-19 third set victory, but Wellsboro struck back with a 25-13 fourth set win.
In the final set Towanda took it 16-14.
Karis Flynn had 20 digs, 36 assists, 12 points, two aces, two kills, and two blocks, as Brooklyn Evans had 14 kills, three points, and nine digs.
Lariah Long had 10 kills, 19 digs, seven points, and three aces with Brynsen Vargason getting 17 digs, five points, an ace, and a kill.
Addy Barrett had eight kills, two digs, one block, nine points, and two aces with Kaya Johnson getting 10 kills, four blocks, four digs, and three points.
Caedence Wells notched 12 digs, eight points, and three aces, with Ali Hollett getting one kill, two points, and an ace.
Aryana Rankin had four kills, three digs, and one block, as Kylee Barnes chipped in with a kill.
Wellsboro won the JV match 25-23 and 25-21.
Hollett had eight assists, three points, one ace, two kills, and a dig with Barrett getting eight kills, one block, two points, an ace, and two digs.
Sadie Overpeck had four digs, five assists, five points, and two aces, with Emma Space getting five points, an ace, three kills, one block, and three digs.
Molly Roberts notched seven digs, one kill, three points, and an ace as Kendall Kellogg had two digs, two kills, four points, and an ace.
Lennon Rice had seven digs, Samantha Hartigan. Notched four digs, and London Rice had three kills, and three digs.
Towanda will now wait to see who they play as they currently sit in eighth with nine teams guaranteed playoff spots.
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