The Conwell-Egan Catholic (CEC) Eagles put up a strong fight against Archbishop Carroll but came up short in a close four-set match (22–25, 25–22, 18–25, 25–27). Both teams traded long rallies and hard hits throughout the night, keeping the match intense until the final point.

The Eagles showed grit and determination, pushing Carroll to the edge in each set behind steady defense and strong serving.

Notable Performances

#11 Alaira Vecchione – Stepped up defensively with 16 digs and added 1 ace.

#20 Alia Schmidt – Led the offense with 42 attacks and 13 kills, plus 1 block, 14 digs, and 2 aces.

#9 Olivia Barber – Contributed 2 blocks and 1 ace, holding her own at the net.

#3 Celeste Kinney – Controlled tempo with 1 kill, 8 assists, 4 digs, and 2 aces.

#26 Emily Geyer – Made an impact at the net with 1 kill, 1 dig, and a strong blocking presence throughout the match.

#1 Hannah Ross – Consistent all-around effort with 8 kills, 15 digs, 1 assist, and 1 ace.

#8 Olivia Grbas – Solid at libero with 2 digs and 12 serve-receives, keeping the back row organized.

#10 Sophia Lodise – Dual-role setter with 7 kills, 11 assists, 7 digs, and 3 aces, helping drive the offense.

Head Coach Sori Perez praised the team’s heart: “This was one of the most competitive matches we’ve played all season. Our girls gave everything they had, and even though it didn’t go our way, they showed tremendous fight and teamwork.”

The Eagles will regroup and look to bounce back in their next Catholic League contest.