(CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.) – The Wilson men's volleyball team kept rolling as it swept Mount Aloysius and King's to remain unbeaten on the season. It's the first time in program history the Phoenix have went through the first four matches without dropping a set.
The Basics
Scores: Match 1 – Wilson 3, Mount Aloysius 0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-19)
Match 2- Wilson 3, King's 0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-13)
Venue: Gannett Memorial Field House
Records: Wilson 4-0, Mount Aloysius 0-9, King's 2-4
How It Happened (Match 1)
- Early miscues by the Mounties helped Wilson jump out to a 4-1 lead. The Phoenix kept pulling away from there as a 7-1 run fueled by kills from Scotty Zorn (FY, York, Pa. / Dallastown) and Ryan Koontz (Jr., York Haven, Pa. / Red Land) along with a Gaetano Davis (FY, York, Pa. / York Suburban) ace pushed the lead to 12-4. Mount Aloysius's best run came during a 5-1 stretch late in the set before a pair of errors and another Davis ace.
- Teams evenly split the first six points before Wilson took the lead for good with a 5-1 run sparked by kills from Jackson Wolfe (So., Abbottstown, Pa. / New Oxford) and Jacob McCoy (MB, York, Pa. / Spring Grove). The Mounties countered and made the score 8-7 and 10-8 before the Phoenix answered with kills from Demetrius Simmons (Sr., Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Mechanicsburg) and Wolfe, a Mounties error, and a Satvik Sharma (So., Hummelstown, Pa. / Hershey) ace to make the score 14-8. Mount Aloysius was unable to get closer than four the rest of the way.
- A balanced start saw both teams even through the first 10 points before the Phoenix attack took control with three kills and an ace to take a 9-6 lead. After an error on the next point, Wilson used a dominating 7-1 stretch to take a 16-8 lead with a pair of Koontz kills and a Sharma ace. The Mounties scored seven of nine down the stretch, but Wilson was too far ahead by that point and took the sweep.
How It Happened (Match 2 vs. King's)
- Wilson came out on fire with the Phoenix attack hitting 54% in an opening set win. Simmons led the charge with a pair of kills in an early 4-0 lead before adding another to make the score 12-7. The Monarchs didn't go away quietly and stayed within four as late as 19-15, but kills from Wolfe, Koontz, and Zorn on the next three plays helped propel Wilson to a 1-0 lead.
- The Phoenix stayed hot in the second as they opened a 5-1 lead with a Simmons Wolfe block followed by kills Koontz and Wolfe. King's got back into contention with a 5-2 run and used a 7-1 stretch shortly after to take a 14-12 lead. However, Coach Aaron Hoke took a well-placed timeout and the Phoenix responded well with an 8-2 run to go back in front thanks to three points from Wolfe. The Blue and White remained in control and headed to the third with a 2-0 lead.
- With momentum fully on its side, Wilson jumped out to a 6-1 lead with Koontz, Wolfe, and Zorn all getting kills. Simmons and Wolfe also got a block during the stretch to disrupt the Monarchs attack. Wilson got stronger from there and went up 10 as early as 18-8. The Phoenix ended up closing the day in style scoring six of the final eight points.
Inside The Numbers
- Wolfe led the attack in spectacular fashion by registering double figures in both contests. He totaled 21 kills between the two while hitting 45.9%.
- Koontz wasn't far behind and totaled 20 kills with a dozen coming against King's while hitting 40.0% against the Monarchs.
- Zorn had a solid all-around day with 12 kills and 14 digs. He picked up 11 digs alone against King's.
- Sharma set up the attack with 56 assists in five sets.
- Simmons shined defensively with six blocks on the day.
Up Next
The Phoenix hit the road for the first time this season as they head to Penn State Schuylkill this Friday. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
