I just wanted to post an update I received the other day. The Sailors took first palce at the Minisink Valley Tournament, defeating Cornwall 25-16, 25-20 in the final.They defeated John Jay in the quarterfinals and Fox Lane in the semifinals.

This is the third year in a row the Sailors have won the tournament.

Some player highlights:

Jackie Tamburri had 114 assists for the day, along with seven kills, seven blocks and 11 digs.

Sareeta Nethersole, who stepped into the middle hitter position had 27 kills, 17 blocks and eight digs. Taylor Wickle had 26 kills and 19 digs.

Update on some graduates:

Kami Nethersole is the Rookie of the Week at Hartford.

Ragin Jackson is starting at Bucknell and Michelle Jacobson is starting at SUNY New Paltz.

That’s all for now!

Long time no talk! I missed you over here at the volleyball blog while I was moonlighting on girls track this spring.

Things are a bit hectic here at the paper but the volleyball preview will be out this weekend. It’s a little smaller than usual but it’s still got some great stuff in it and I hope you will all still be active on the blog and I’ll try to get as much stuff on here as possible.

Casey

Here’s a link to an article my colleague Harold Gutmann on a possible league realignment that could take place starting next school year.

Section 1 realignment

Check it out,

Casey

Here’s the Super 70 list. If there is an * the player was also named All-section.

Rebecca Aarons*, Suffern

Nicole Accurso, Blind Brook

Kara Brennan*, Ursuline

Rina Calamarino, Haldane

Nicole Carbone, Hen Hud

Meagan Carley, Tappan Zee

Jessica Chattin, Arlington

Danielle Corde*, North Salem

Cat Darling, Clarkstown North

Parisa Dore*, Pelham

Caroline Dowdle, Dobbs Ferry

Alyssa Downs*, Fox Lane

Jillian Dunne*, Westlake

Leanne Feeney*, Ketcham

Gillian Felix*, Mahopac

Elissa Goldner, Ursuline

Margo Hackett*, Pawling

Lauren Hayes, Yorktown

Kerry Horan*, Croton-Harmon

Jenna Hrycyk*, Suffern

Irina Impellittiere*, Haldane

Ragin Jackson*, Hen Hud

Michelle Jacobson*, Hen Hud

Tori Jarosz*, Lakeland

Kerry Johnson*, Lakeland

Nicoel Kellogg*, Ketcham

Emily Kikuaka*, Keio

Michelle Klimas*, Westlake

Cathy Kulick*, John Jay

Christen Lazarcheck*, John Jay

Anatasia Manes*, Croton-Harmon

Sarah Marshall*, Fox Lane

Yuka Matsuzawa*, Keio

Katie McNenny*, Pelham

Theresa Miller, Albertus Magnus

Ivana Monserrate*, Ardsley

Jackie Morgen, Harrison

Delia Murray, Byram Hills

Jackie Nannariello, Westlake

Kami Nethersole*, Hen Hud

Sareeta Nethersole*, Hen Hud

Karly O’Brien*,North Rockland

Jessica Occhipinti, Croton-Harmon

Gina O’Neil*, Panas

Crystal Orlik, Arlington

Jin Park*, Clarkstown South

Kristina Perri*, Panas

Keri Perrotto*, North Rockland

Nicole Petrillo*, Westlake

Olivia Reeves*, Arlington

Lorna Reimers, Rye Neck

Cristina Ruballos, North Rockland

Nora Rugova*, Fox Lane

Brianne Santa-Donato, White Plains

Kelly Scanlon*, Byram Hills

Julia Rose Schmid*, Ardsley

Kristin Schmidt*, Suffern

Trenna Seney, Tuckahoe

Emma Sheeran*, John Jay

Megan Sieber*, Mahopac

Bianca Soliz*, White Plains

Rebecca Sutherland, Sleepy Hollow

Jackie Tamburri*, Hen Hud

Kara Tancredi*, Beacon

Sammi Tannor, Byram Hills

Falyn Torelli*, Pelham

Tami Lee Webb*, Ardsley

Katrina Wilhelm*, Fox Lane

Avery Zuvic*, Haldane

Honorable Mention:

Gina Carlone, Clarkstown South

Rebecca Choron, Rye

Tayla Gardner, Tappan Zee

Tara Hanley, Brewster

Sarah Hansen, Horace Greeley

Samantha Horton, Westlake

Adriana Maffei, White Plains

Amber Mayfield, Nanuet

Celia Muoser, Dobbs Ferry

Kristina Nilaj, Yonkers

Nicole Nwaru, New Rochelle

Gaelle Ronin, Irvington

Chelsea Souter, Pawling

Kelli Vanderwalker, Putnam Valley

Claudia Villaneuva, Saunders

Tiffany Vilorio, Gorton

Abby Wang, Edgemont

Kate Westervelt, Clarkstown North

Holly Whiston, Haldane

GO SAILORS!

4:45 p.m. – AND THE SAILORS WIN 27-25 IN THE FIFTH AND FINAL GAME TO CLAIM THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN FIVE GAMES.

4:44 p.m. – 26-25 Hen Hud.

4:43 p.m. – Eden serves match point but Hen Hud ties it at 25-25.

4:42 p.m. – 24-24…there are no words.

4:41 p.m. – It’s 24-23….

4:40 p.m. – The Sailors have their first match point. It’s 24-21 and they give the serve back to Eden on an out serve. Can the Sailors side out for the win?

4:39 p.m. – Sailors up 23-21. The anxiety continues.

4:38 p.m. – Hen Hud has taken the lead 22-21. Alex and I are on the edge of our seats with anticipation. Eden called timeout but I don’t think they will be able to shake Michelle Jacobson’s serve.

4:37 p.m. – The Sailors tie the game at 20-20. Can they close it out now????

4:35 p.m. – Hen Hud is down 19-16. Smith is out for Eden so they have the opportunity to take advantage and overcome the deficient.

4:30 p.m. – The Sailors tied the game at 10-10 but Eden is up 12-10 now. The Hen Hud blockers are doing amazing job at the net but Eden is picking up everything. It’s now 13-10 and the teams are switching sides.

4:25 p.m. – Eden has a 9-6 lead but the Sailors are fighting the best they can.

4:20 p.m. – The Sailors are down 2-1 but have the serve for the first time.

4:15 p.m. – The Eden comeback continues 24-20. The Sailors just need a sideout to force a fifth game. And they get it off a kill by the K-train. 25-20 is the fourth game final.

4:13 p.m. – Eden started a comeback but Hen Hud is still up 23-18. Eden’s serve.

4:10 p.m. – 21-13… Eden calls a time out.

4:07 p.m. – The Sailors now lead 18-10. This game is completely theirs. If the Sailors pull off this game, will they be able to close out the match in game five?

4:04 p.m. – Hen Hud is up 13-8.

4:03 p.m. – The Sailors have taken a 10-7 lead.

4 p.m. – The Sailors are tied 2-2 with Eden in game 3.

3:54 p.m. – Eden takes the second game 25-17.

3:53 p.m. – Eden loses their game point. Sailors serve, 24-17.

3:50 p.m. – Hen Hud has won the serve back but they are still down 19-13.

3:46 p.m. – Sailors trail by four, 15-11.

3:42 p.m. – Hen Hud has fallen behind 10-7. Coach Swertfager has called a time out; let’s see if the Sailors can shake Eden’s confidence.

3:40 p.m. – Sailors are still up 7-6, but Eden has the serve.

3:37 p.m. – The Sailors are up 4-2 after an impressive rally ending in a point for Hen Hud.

3:31 p.m. – The Sailors prove why they deserve to be here, pulling out the second game 25-23. The last point came off a kill from the K-train.

Hen Hud fans are crazy in the stands. They are cheering and singing and generally keeping the energy levels high here at the Civic Center.

3:27 p.m. – Hen Hud got the serve back at 22-20 after Eden’s server stepped on the line and lost the point. (Alex is proud to say he saw it first). But the Sailors lost the serve quickly. It’s now 23-22, Sailors up.

3:25 p.m. – The game is tied 19-19. The teams have been inching forward point for point for a while now. Hen Hud just went up 20-19.

3:21p.m. – As is the nature of volleyball, Eden is back in the game down by only two at 16-14 with the serve.

3:20 p.m. – The Sailors are up 16-10 right now and are kicking some serious Eden butt. However, their tall girl, Smith is back.

3:15 p.m. – Jackson and Wickel are owning the net, blocking everything that comes their way. It’s 11-5 and Eden doesn’t know what to do.

3:14 p.m. – The Sailors take the lead 8-5.

3:13 p.m. – Hen Hud ties the game 5-5 with a block by Jackson and Taylor Wickel.

3:08 p.m. – The Sailors came out fighting. A big kills by Kami Nethersole gives the Sailors a 1-0 lead.

3:04 p.m. – Hen Hud drops the first game 25-15. They are going to need to play a lot better to beat Eden.

3:01 p.m. - Ragin Jackson just had a huge block against Stacey Smith, who towers at the net. It’s 21-14.

3 p.m. – The Sailors are putting up a valiant fight but are still down 18-12.

2:54 p.m. – Hen Hud is now down 12-7. I was almost hit by a rocket off a Eden hit but survived. It’s 12-8 after a big block by Sareeta Nethersole.

2:51 p.m. – The Sailors are down 8-4 but they are definitely in this game. Hen Hud and Eden are going hit for hit.

2:45 p.m. – Alright warm ups are done, both Alex and I are in one piece, as are our laptops (mine took a nosedive yesterday thanks to Eden). Match is about to start. I have only one question…. Can you dig it?

2:41 p.m. – Eden is warming up and Alex just saved my life or at least my face from an oncoming volleyball off an Eden hit. Scary.

Opening ceremonies just finished and warm ups are starting. Hen Hud looks excited.

Hey guys,

Hen Hud is going to start as soon as the Class AA game ends on court one. I’ll keep you updated throughout the match.

Nicole Petrillo and Michelle Klimas were named to the all-tournament team. Well deserved from both girls who did great this season.

1:27 p.m. – 25-17 third game final. Salamanca are the new state champions and Westlake again the state runner up. Don’t discredit the Wildcats however, it’s been an incredible season.

1:25 p.m. – Things aren’t looking good here at the Civic Center. The Wildcats are down 20-15 and haven’t been able to find their momentum at all.

1:20 p.m. – The Wildcats are down 15-9. They are costing themselves a lot of points by in the net calls. They need to stay out of the net and get their offense running strong to be able to stay in this game and extend the match.

Dunne just served an ace. 15-10.

1:15 p.m. – THe game is tied 6-6 right now but the momentum is definitely going in Salamanca’s direction. Make that  7-6 Warriors lead.

1:10 p.m. – The Wildcats are out to a 3-1 lead in game 3.

1:06 p.m.  – Westlake drops another game 25-21. It’s now or never for the Wildcats.

1:05 p.m. – Horrible call by the ref on a ball that was clearly in gives the Warriors a 23- 20 lead.

1:01 p.m. - Salamanca took the lead 19-17 after a tip call gave them the serve and switched the momentum of the game.

12:58 p.m. – What a beautiful play by the Wildcats. An amazing dig by Samantha Horton allowed Nicole Petrillo to set up Klimas who spiked the ball straight to the ground for the point. It’s 17-14.

12:55 p.m. – Wilcars are up 12-8 right now. They’ve done a great job of keeping the lead. The Warriors brought the game within one at 8-7 but the Wildcats were able to fend them off.

12:50 p.m. – This looks like a different Wildcats team out here. They are up 6-2 and playing with much more intensity than the first game.

12:46 p.m. – Game two is on and already the rallies are beginning. The opening point went to Westlake. They are up 2-0.

12:42 p.m. – The Wildcats drop the first game 25-15 but still look to be motivated and ready to play. Let’s cross our fingers that they make a big come back in game 2.

12:38 p.m. – The Warriors have gone on an absolute tear breaking the game open at 20-10. The Wildcats have had a lot of in the net calls and  seem to be losing momentum. Dunne is actively talking on the court to keep her teams spirits up and it just might be working. Wildcats won the serve back it’s 20-11.

12:35 p.m. – The Wildcats are still down 12-9 but they seem to have tightened up their game. Michelle Klimas is having a big day all around and Jillian Dunne just had a surprise dump over the net to give the Wildcats the serve and a 12-10 game.

12:30 p.m. – Westlake is down 6-3. Salamanca is all over the court, picking up whatever the Wildcats can throw their way. Westlake’s going to need to get a little creative.

12:25 p.m. – Game started. Salamanca has the first point. 1-0.

Hey guys

Alex and I are back here at the Civic Center and the opening ceremonies for the Class AA and Class C games are going on right now.

Westlake will be facing off against Section 6’s Salamanca. I’ll be back after the anthem.

Okay guys, warm ups are about to start. Westlake and Salamanca split in pool play yesterday so it should be an interesting match up today. The Wildcats look ready to go.

3:38 p.m. – Chateaugay has a match point. 24-19. Haldane keeps it alive with a dink over the net. 24-20.

3:36 p.m. – It’s 20-18 Chateaugay right now but the Blue Devils aren’t going down without a fight. Make that 21-18 with a big kill from Annie Smith.

3:32 p.m.- Haldane’s making a comeback. 16-14.

3:27 p.m. – The Blue Devils have brought the game within one at 11-10.

3:22 p.m. – Haldane is hurting themselves out there on the floor with a lot of simple mistakes. They have to find their rhythm. The Westlake girls are showing support in the stands cheering for the Blue Devils. Classy move Wildcats!

3:18 p.m. – Chateaugay is up 5-1.

Final records: Portville 6-0, Haldane 2-4, Chateaugay 2-4, Candor 2-4

Candor is knocked out of the running.

Chateaugay came out on top 25-9 in the tie break. They now face Haldane…who looks ready to go.

Candor and Chateaugay are going to play a one-game tie-breaker and the winner will face Haldane in a winner take all battle for the championship.

Candor and Chateaugay split but it looks like they are going to play a tie break. Update to come.

Haldane needs a split but Candor easily took the first game over Chateaugay. It’s going to be an interesting afternoon.

1:45 p.m. – Haldane was able to last one more point but fell 25-16. They are 2-4 in pool play and now Candor and and Chateaugay have to split their match or Haldane is out of the finals.

1:44 p.m. – Match point for Portville… 24-15… this could be it for Haldane.

1:39 p.m. – The Panthers lead 18-12.

1:32 p.m. – Haldane is down 8-4 but playing much better.

1:25 p.m. – Haldane drops the first game to Portville 25-17 and it wasn’t even close. The Panthers had a lock on this game. The Blue Devils have to split this match to avoid a potential three way tie for the challenger spot in the final.

1:18 p.m. – Portville leads 18-12 and the game isn’t as close as the score indicates. The Blue Devils haven’t been able to find much of an offense this game and the Panthers are dominating on the court.

1:13 p.m. – The Panthers have increased their lead to 11-7 and still have the serve. Time out was called by the Blue Devils. Haldane needs to find their groove to stay in this championship.

1:12 p.m. - Portville has a 8-7 lead.

1:04 p.m. – I’m still here – though barely. It’s cold here in the civic center. Haldane is taking the floor against Portville. The Blue Devils need these wins to advance so let’s hope they can pull it out.

The Panthers pulled it out 25-20.

Portville is now 4-0; Chateaugay is 1-3, Haldane is still 2-2 and Candor is 1-3.

Haldane and Portville will battle it out next in what looks to be a preview of the state final tomorrow.

Portville is on the brink of winning but Chateaugay is fighting back. It’s 24-20 and the Bulldogs have the serve. The Panthers just need one side out.

Portville had a 22-8 lead but Chateaugay is making an impressive comeback bringing the game to 24-16. Portville takes the first game 25-16.

11:50 a.m. – Haldane splits with Candor after falling 25-17 in the second game.

That makes Haldane 2-2, Candor 1-3, Portville 2-0, and Chateaugay 1-1.

Chateaugay and Portville play next round.

11:47 a.m. – Haldane is making a comeback with some great serving and hitting and solid pressure at the net. Candor still leads 22-16 but the Blue Devils have the serve.

11:39 a.m. – There are holes the size of canyons in the Haldane defense and Candor seems to be able to find them all the time. It’s 14-8. The Blue Devils are up to serve.

11:36 a.m. – Candor has a 9-6 lead over Haldane. The Blue Devils need to pull it together.

11:25 a.m. – Game point for Haldane. The Blue Devils lead 24-10 but Candor pulls out a big kill and gets the serve back. 24-11 and a tip over the net give Haldane the win. 25-11.

11:22 a.m. – Haldane is completely dominating Candor. They have an 18-9 lead and the serve.

11:18 a.m. – Rina Colamarino is coming up huge in the back row for Haldane. They have a 10-4 lead over Candor.

11:12 a.m. – They are starting now. Both teams are in royal blue so let’s hope now one gets them mixed up.

Candor gets the first point. 1-0

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Update: Portville closed out Candor and then Haldane will have the opportunity to face Candor.

Going into the third round:

Haldane 1-1

Portville 2-0

Candor 0-2

Chateaugay 1-1

So while we’re between games… I thought I’d let you know about the teams Haldane is up against.

Chateaugay is 20-0. They made it to states last year but didn’t advance out of pool play. They have a solid lineup with six returning seniors from last years team.

Candor is 16-4. They won the state championship in 2006. The Indians are definitely considered an underdog here at states.

Portville is 19-4 and had to beat Randolph (the state championship who beat Haldane in 2005/2006). They finally pulled out a victory over Randolph this season and are ready to claim a title.

Haldane has some heavy competition ahead of them, that’s for sure.

Portville just won the first game against Candor as well, 25-13.

9:50 a.m. – I stand corrected…. the teams play each other only twice. So Haldane went 1-1 with Chateaugay. They play Candor next at 11 a.m.

Candor and Portville are on the court now, so I will be back as soon as Haldane hits the floor.

9:45 a.m. – Blue Devils go down in game 2 25-19.

9:45 a.m. - The Blue Devils made an interesting comeback at 23-18 but it’s not going to be enough to pull out the game.

9:40 a.m. – Megan Barcavage gave Haldane a little boost with three service points. It’s 18-12 right now, the Blue Devils have the serve back with Avery Zuvic serving.

9:35 a.m. – The Blue Devils cannot find their groove. They are making big mistakes and there are too many holes on the court. Haldane is down 16-8.

9:31 a.m. – Haldane is having some rotation issues and is giving the Bulldogs some easy points. They are down 12-5.

9:28 a.m. – The Blue Devils allowed Chateaugay to gain an 8-4 lead and are having trouble coming back

9:20 a.m. -Haldane easily pulled out the first game 25-15. The Blue Devils look to be pretty comfortable on the court despite the relatively early hour and yesterday’s long drive.

9:12 a.m. – The Blue Devils are up at commanding 16-7 lead. Victoria Demarais is serving. They just lost the serve it’s 17-8.

9:06 a.m. – I just wanted to give you some back round on pool play. There are four teams here in Glens Falls from Class D. They will face off in best of three matches. Best two teams will meet tomorrow in the final at 10 a.m.

9:03 a.m. – Sorry for the delay. A little issue with the wireless and outlets and all other press related dramas. Haldane is facing off against Chateaugay. Haldane is up 4-2 right now.

Alex will be here later to give you updates on the Westlake and Fox Lane games.

I’m going home to watch the Jets game.

10:30 a.m. - Sailors went up 18-11. Stephanie Gmeiner is in off the bench to serve. Make that 19-11 with a short hit by the K-train set up by librero Kristin Pelaccio.

10:25 a.m. - Full power is back on in the gym. The scoreboard is finally working. The Sailors are up 11-8 after seven service points by Tamburri and a side out by the Raiders.

10:23 a.m. - Time out called. The Sailors have tied the game at 7-7. Tamburri is serving.

10:20 a.m. - Hen Hud is getting a little sloppy in the third game. They are down  4-2 early on but Kami is up to serve.

10:15 a.m. - The Sailors cruised through the second game 25-14.
10:11 a.m. - Sailors are making a run of it up 20-13. The Nethersoles are rocking this match. Kami is big at the net while Sareeta’s serving is really making a difference for the Sailors.

10:07 a.m. - The Sailors are up 14-8.

10 a.m.  - The Sailors are out to a quick 5-1 lead under the serving of Sareeta Nethersole. The Hen Hud fans are serenading her.

Red Hook has lost their momentum with the loss of their starting setter. They are going to need to pick it up to stay with the Sailors.

9:54 a.m. - Sailors finished out the game with ease, 25-15.

9:51 a.m. -The match is about to resume. Samantha Rapoli steps in for the Raiders at setter. Let’s wait and see how this changes the Raiders came and if the Sailors can further capitalize.

9:49 a.m.  -The word is that Red Hook’s setter broke her nose. Still waiting for the official word but the Sailors are trying to keep warm.

9:44 a.m. – This stop and go play cannot be good for either teams play. Since we are on an official time out. I’ll take the opportunity to give you some unofficial stats from my own stat sheet. Kami has seven kills and two blocks.

Danielle Girard from Red Hook is having a good morning, picking up what she can from the Sailors and throwing a lot back their way. She’s only a freshmen but her talent is already above most.

9:39 a.m. - Setter Jackie Tamburri is getting in on the kill action with a big kill off a Red Hook put back to put the Sailors up 21-15.

Red Hook setter Krissy Mulpeter appears to have a bloody nose. Play is delayed to check out her injury.

9:37 a.m.- Time out called. The Sailors are up 19-14. The K-train is officially warmed up and going full speed.

9:32 a.m – Amazing save by Kami Nethersole off a low pass from Jackie Tamburri. Tamburri was able to hit the ball over the net while still trying to stand up. Sailors up 13-9.

9:27 a.m. - Sailors tied it at 5-5 with a big kill by Ragin Jackson.

9:25 a.m. – Hen Hud starting off cold goes down 3-0.

9:24 am. – Finally starting!

9:20 a.m. - Still waiting for the lights and scoreboard to start working. The teams have started to warm-up again. I’ve almost been hit with five volleyballs so far. Hopefully it will stay at almost though Kami Nethersole just spiked one my way. I caught it though no worries. I’m still here.

9:08 a.m. - Waiting for the power to restore but we are waiting for them before starting.  The fans are already making some noise in the stands.

Just a reminder, Red Hook is 18-1. They had a bye going into this round so we’ll have to see how they play today without a four hour drive just a few days earlier. The Sailors look ready to play.

We will have to see how the delay effects the two teams games.

9:02 a.m. - We’re going to play! Hoping a back up generator kicks on soon though. It’s a little dark on the court.

9 a.m. -Looks like we’re having some power issues here at SUNY New Paltz. Hopefully, the games will start soon.

8:39 a.m. -  I just arrived in New Paltz. Hen Hud will face off against Red Hook in just 20 minutes. Both teams look ready to go. The Sailors look to be in top form.

Sorry about the delay in the Fox Lane and Suffern stats. Our system was down Tuesday night. They are all up now, though Coach Stanford did his own.

Casey

So I survived the driving, barely.

I just wanted to check in give you an update on the Section 9 matchups on Sunday.

Section 9 had byes going into the regional finals so they will be well rested and well practiced going into Sunday.

First, Class B and Hen Hud. Well, I will be at this game bright and early and thank goodness it’s not far away because I can’t even think about driving right now. (Though I do have to drive home)

So Red Hook is 18-1 going into the regional finals. They defeated James I. O’Neill in straight sets on Monday in the Section 9 final. Danielle Girard is a key hitter for Red Hook.

As for Westlake, they are facing Millbrook – who also had a bye going into the finals. Millbrook is 15-5 and won the sectional championship in five. From what I’m reading, Millbrook has some pretty solid hitting and Trish McGrath returned to their lineup just in time for playoffs after tearing her ACL.

Fox Lane will face off with Cornwall. They are 19-1 going into the finals. They defeated Goshen in straight sets to retain the sectional title for the fourth year in a row.

All these match ups look pretty interesting. SUNY New Paltz isn’t too far away so jump in your car (by Sunday I hope I’m back to loving my car) cheer on Section 1’s finest.