Kirtland’s volleyball team finished a tough week with a 2-1 record after sweeping Cuyahoga Heights on Thursday, 3-0.
The Hornets opened the week with a 3-0 sweep over Harvey on Tuesday then dropped a four-set non-conference match to North on Wednesday and closed out the week with the 25-18, 25-23, 28-26 win over the Redskins.
“It was a great match,” said Kirtland coach Bob Schenosky. “Heights’ effort reflects their coaches. They are always a great challenge.”
Emily Nerderman led the Hornets with 28 assists and also recorded a pair of service aces. Emma Bartholomew posted four kills and three aces, Elise Frazee had a team-high 15 digs and Lauren Snyder contributed with 11 digs.
“Emily Nerderman had another great effort,” Schenosky said. “Krista Robejsek is becoming a force at the net and Emma Bartholomew stepped in game three and had a monster game from the strong side and served nine points including a couple aces.”
Sophomore Katherine Skrbis recorded a team-high 17 kills and five digs.
“I worked on getting on top and around the ball,” Skrbis said. “Today I just focused on my teammates and the game. The sets were great as usual, which probably helped me the most.”
Kirtland improved to 8-7 overall and 7-4 in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division.
“We worked so hard and it was really exciting,” Skrbis said. “I had a lot fun playing with my teammates. We continue to grow as a team.”
Kirtland travels to Euclid on Monday.
