Pirate Athletics & Activities
Phoenix High School
Girls Varsity Volleyball
Game Summaries & Headlines.
2.0 years ago @ 3:45PM
- Game Date
- Oct 19, 2021
- Score
- PIRATE: 0
HIDDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL: 3
The Phoenix volleyball team's season ended on Saturday afternoon.
The youthful Pirates gave host Junction City their best shot, falling in three sets in a play-in game at Junction City. Junction City won the opener 25-7 before edging Phoenix 25-22 in the second set. The Tigers posted a 25-8 win in the third set to eliminate the Pirates.
The second set was tied at 22-22 before Junction City scored the final three points for the win.
Seniors Rae Goff and Ally Ellis both had solid days for the Pirates. Goff finished with 15 digs and connected on all 10 per serves. Ellis was also 10-for-10 in serving and added seven digs, five assists and three kills. Veronica Ascencion, the other PHS senior, added 10 assists in her final match.
Ami Safady, a junior, had eight kills and five blocks while freshman Ariah Potts had 10 digs and five kills.
It was the first time since 2014 that the Pirates made the 4A play-in round. Phoenix finished 6-15 on the season.