The Conwell-Egan Catholic Eagles faced off against New Hope-Solebury in a tough matchup, falling in four sets (14-25, 21-25, 25-16, 11-25).

Despite the loss, the Eagles showed grit throughout the match. The team tallied 28 kills on the night, backed by strong defensive play with 73 digs. At the net, the Eagles added 2 blocks while serving up 6 aces to keep the pressure on their opponent.

CEC battled hard in the second set, narrowly dropping it 21-25 before responding with a dominant third set win (25-16) to extend the match. Ultimately, New Hope-Solebury pulled away in the fourth set to secure the victory.

The Eagles look to build on their defensive intensity and balanced attack as they prepare for their next matchup at Home on Thursday against Villa Joseph Marie. JV starts at 4pm.

Notable Player Highlights

Alia Schmidt – Powered the Eagles with 9 kills, 19 digs, and 1 ace, contributing on both ends of the court.

Sophia Lodise – A well-rounded performance with 10 kills, 11 assists, 13 digs, and 2 aces, leading the offense while staying steady on defense.

Celeste Kinney – Distributed the ball effectively, tallying 12 assists, along with 7 digs and 1 ace.

Hannah Ross – Added 6 kills to the attack while anchoring the back row with 20 digs.

Lucie Grodzki (Freshman) – Stepped into the DS role and provided 4 key digs, showing poise and potential.

Olivia Grbas – Solid in the back row with 4 digs.

Mary Aileo – Contributed with 1 block and 1 dig, making her presence felt at the net.

Olivia Barber – Strong defensive effort with 1 block and 2 digs.