FAIRPORT—Last week, Fairport Harding needed all five sets to beat host Richmond Heights but on Tuesday the Skippers protected their home court with a 3-0 sweep.
The Skippers got better as the match progressed. They won the first set 25-21 then finished off the Spartans with 25-15 and 25-12 wins.
“The win was big for us,” said Fairport coach Mike Fitzgerald. “We just played Richmond Heights last week and we took them to five sets and we beat them in five sets but it was a great game. The girls wanted to come back strong today and they sure did and won in three sets.”
Junior Sarah Farmer led the charge with nine kills while junior Caitlin Potter and senior Amelia Kapostasy both finished with five.
Potter led the Skippers with five service aces and junior Hannah Babbitt posted a team-best 32 digs. Junior Alexis Tanker led the Skippers with 17 assists.
With the win, the Skippers improved to 7-9 overall and 3-6 in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division.
More importantly, adding another Division IV win provides the Skippers with a bit more confidence heading down the stretch and into the postseason.
“It helps us in our division,” Fitzgerald said. “It helps us a lot. We only have two wins in our division right now. That brings us up to three so that really helps us a lot and gives us some momentum.”
Fairport travels to Berkshire on Thursday while Richmond Heights hosts Beachwood.
