The Conwell-Egan Catholic (CEC) Eagles Girls Volleyball team earned a hard-fought road victory over Central High School, winning in four competitive sets (25-18, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22). Both teams brought energy and intensity, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the match.

The Eagles combined aggressive swings, sharp serving, and strong defense to secure the win and extend their momentum in the Catholic League.

Notable Performances:

#20 Alia Schmidt – Offensive leader with 54 swings and 20 kills, plus 1 assist, 16 digs, and 1 ace.

#2 Allessia Romana – Stepped in as serve specialist with 5 serves and 2 digs.

#9 Olivia Barber – Key presence at the net with 2 blocks, adding 12 serves and 1 ace.

#3 Celeste Kinney – Filled multiple roles with 2 kills, 1 block, 11 assists, 6 digs, and 19 serves including 3 aces.

#1 Hannah Ross – Versatile performance with 28 swings, 8 kills, 1 block, 1 assist, 18 digs, 17 serves, and 3 aces.

#17 Liliana (Lily) Lodise – Libero duties plus 1 kill, 2 assists, and 10 digs.

#16 Lucie Grodzki – Defensive and serving specialist with 1 assist and 10 serves.

#13 Mary Aileo – Strong front-row presence with 1 kill, 3 blocks, 1 assist, and 1 dig.

#10 Sophia Lodise – Balanced play with 22 swings, 7 kills, 17 assists, 6 digs, and 20 serves with 1 ace.

Head Coach ori Perez praised the team’s composure: “Central pushed us in every set. Our players answered with relentless defense and aggressive swings, and everyone contributed to this win.”

The Eagles will carry this momentum into their next matchup as they continue their strong start to the season.