The Northwest Christian volleyball team nearly recorded a set’s worth of aces Thursday night as it swept Pope John Paul II at home 25-14, 25-10, 25-20.
Northwest Christian piled up 24 aces, led by nine from freshman Jess Collins, who added 22 assists and two kills to her outstanding night in the Wolverines’ Sea-Tac League opener.
Addy Hentges tallied nine kills, four aces, two digs and a block. Ashlynn Hutchings posted eight kills, five digs, one ace and one assist. Rileigh Frost landed six aces, while Mimi Espinoza smacked three aces of her own.
“We’ve been working on some faster plays and had some good success between Jess’ setting and Addy and Ashlynn’s hitting,” Northwest Christian co-head coach Sarah Barnard said. “It all started with the great passing.”
Libero Jersey Buniag returned to the lineup Thursday after missing the Wolverines’ previous game at Adna Wednesday night. Despite not being 100%, she led the defense with 14 digs.
Northwest Christian (5-2, 1-0 Sea-Tac League) will face Quilcene on the road Thursday, Sept. 24. Pope John Paul II (0-2, 0-2 Sea-Tac League) will host Northwest Yeshiva in its home opener Wednesday, Sept. 23 at St. Michael School.
