The Conwell-Egan Catholic (CEC) Eagles Girls Volleyball team continued their winning momentum with a thrilling four-set victory over Catholic League powerhouse Archbishop Wood (25-16, 21-25, 25-16, 27-25).

The Eagles set the tone early with a commanding first set and closed the match in a tense fourth-set finish. Strong hitting and relentless defense defined the night as CEC handed Wood a hard-fought loss on their home court.

Notable Performances:

#20 Alia Schmidt – A dominant force at the net with 69 hitting attempts, 20 kills, 1 block, 2 assists, 15 digs, and 2 aces, spearheading the Eagles’ attack.

#10 Sophia Lodise – Matched the intensity with 34 hitting attempts, 10 kills, 12 assists, 16 digs, and 2 aces, balancing offense and setting duties.

#3 Celeste Kinney – Contributed 2 kills, 10 assists, 7 digs, and a strong serving run of 24 serves with 4 aces.

#1 Hannah Ross – Anchored the defense with 23 digs, 5 assists, and 1 ace.

#16 Lucie Grodzki – Key defensive specialist with 13 digs, 11 serves, and 1 ace.

#9 Olivia Barber – Added 1 kill, 1 block, 3 digs, and 1 ace, providing net presence and back-row support.

#17 Liliana (Lily) Lodise – Contributed 1 assist in a steady libero rotation.

#13 Mary Aileo – Added 1 assist in key rotations.

#8 Olivia Grbas – Excelled as libero with 15 digs, anchoring the back row.

Head CoachSori Perez praised the team’s resilience: “This was a statement win against one of the Catholic League’s toughest programs. The girls stayed aggressive at the net and disciplined in defense, which made the difference in those critical late points.”

The Eagles will carry this momentum into their next Catholic League matchup as they continue to climb the standings.