The Falcons hosted the Spartans of Sparta on Thursday, October 4. Set one was back and forth in terms of points for the Falcons and Spartans. The Spartans took a lead late in the set with a serving run and held the Falcons to a first set loss at 19-25. The Falcons came out in set two with fire and energy and controlled a majority of match at the service line. One of their best offense sets as well hitting a team hitting percentage of .462 which included 14 kills and only 2 hitting errors. The Falcons took set two 25-12. Set three was a mirror of how set two was played, with a team hitting percentage at .400 with 13 kills and 1 hitting error. The Falcons won set three 25-10. In set four the Spartans defense and offense kept the Falcons on their toes, and made for a very intense and competitive game. The Falcons took a slight lead at 20-15 in the fourth set, but the Spartans forced to make their way back into the match and found themselves down 24-23 and would side out to even the score at 24-24. Serves went back and forth on both sides to tie the match again at 25-25. The Falcons found themselves at match point at 26-25 and would close out the match to win 27-25. The Falcons will travel to Spring Lake on Tuesday, October 9 and will play at 6pm.

Stat Leaders v. Sparta

Aces: Ciera Rodney (3), Emily Mannion and Allyson Milligan (2)

Kills: Dana Wila and Allyson Milligan (11), Maya Mileski (10), Emily Mannion (7), Ciera Rodney (5)

Blocks: Dana Wila (4), Ciera Rodney (3)

Assists: Shani Russell (30), Emily Mannion (14), Kendall Krueger (3)

Digs: Kendall Krueger (24), Allyson Milligan (15), Dana Wila (14), Shani Russel and Ciera Rodney (12)