Two Thrillers Highlight Tuesdays Matches
Two matches stole the stage yesterday. They were competitive three-set thrillers that kept players, coaches, and spectators in attendance or virtually in awe. Let’s give a quick glimpse of what took place. This season may be unorthodox in nature but…
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Continue ReadingTwo matches stole the stage yesterday. They were competitive three-set thrillers that kept players, coaches, and spectators in attendance or virtually in awe. Let’s give a quick glimpse of what took place. This season may be unorthodox in nature but it has not diminished the quality of play.
West Windsor-Plainsboro North fends off Northern Burlington
In what could only be described as a battle for supremacy, unfortunately only one team can come out victorious. And that would be West Windsor-Plainsboro North, which grinded its way to a 27-25, 22-25, 29-27 victory at Northern Burlington Tuesday.
The match was an instant classic with both teams not stretching their lead very far. In all three sets, they were tight between two evenly matched squads. Northern Burlington held off match point on three separate occasions until coming up short on the fourth.
Max Finkielstein led the way for West Windsor-Plainsboro North with 15 kills and 17 digs. Tucker Rossi led the way for No. Burlington with 7 kills, 7 blocks and 2 digs. This match came down to not who was better as if anyone could see these teams are very even. It was a battle of wills and West Windsor-Plainsboro North came out on top.
Bergenfield rallies to take down St. Peter’s Prep
In what many would say as an upset, however, for me I do not see it as substantial as that. If you read my story the other day, I highlighted Bergenfield as a team on the rise and they showcased it by taking down St. Peter’s Prep in three tough sets. St. Peter’s Prep was ranked 8th in NJ.com’s Top 20 teams. Meanwhile, Bergenfield remained off the list. I think they may have earned their way on for next week.
The defense was the difference for Bergenfield in their 17-25, 25-20, 25-19 victory. In the second and third sets, they raised their play defensively led by Jacob Pascual who finished with 20 digs. The team made a couple adjustments with their court position and in their approach to go up for blocks. St. Peter’s Prep struggled to adjust after the change and Bergenfield took full-advantage.