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The Cape volleyball squad took a 25-11, 25-10, 25-14 opening-day victory over Delmarva Christian Sept. 8. But according to Cape coach Tyler Coupe, the match wasn\u2019t as easy for the Vikings as the score indicated.<\/p>\n
\u201cComing out with a win on match one is always a good feeling,\u201d he said. \u201cThe scores don\u2019t fully reflect it, but I thought Delmarva Christian played a strong defensive match. They kept a lot of balls in play that I thought were going to score for us. I don\u2019t think our flow as a defense to offense was a smooth as it could have been.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said there were likely some first-match jitters, but the team\u2019s preseason work should\u2019ve resulted in cleaner play.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought our attack was very efficient,\u201d Coupe said. \u201cWe made roughly eight errors the entire match, which means we\u2019re protecting the ball.\u00a0Keeping Amalia [Fruchtman] and McKenzie [Everson] involved in our offense is such a priority, as they\u2019re both highly efficient, but it will continue to open up opportunities for our pins. I thought all pins did well, really diversified how and where we were attacking.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
Senior Kaylee Sockriter put up 33 assists to lead the Vikings. Amara Fruchtman bumped 13 digs from her libero position. Harper Mamele knocked down 12 kills and bumped seven digs. Amalia Fruchtman hit eight kills, while Everson and Camilla Willis had six each. Journey McDaniel had five kills.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt feels good to get the first win,\u201d said Sockriter.\u00a0\u201cEveryone was a little nervous before the match. I think we need to work on our communication a little, but that will come with playing. Once we do that, we\u2019ll be ready for the rest of the season.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Delmarva Christian coach Kelly Duffy said she\u2019s proud of her team despite the 3-0 score.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m extremely proud of our girls and the level of play they demonstrated tonight against a tough, talented, well-coached and seasoned team like Cape,\u201d she said.\u00a0\u201dOur girls had great moments throughout and fought to the very end. I was incredibly impressed by their mental toughness and no-quit attitude. Everyone owned their role in each rotation on and off the floor. Seeing this group of young ladies rally around each other and stay focused was incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kaylin Conaway led the Royals with nine assists. Katie Jones had six kills. Morgan Stevenson led the team with 13 digs, while senior Riley Barto had two aces and 10 digs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI think our nerves are out now,\u201d said Royals senior Kamryn Zarebicki.\u00a0\u201cThis game showed us that we have to bring the intensity up. I think we played well. It will help us play tougher competition.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cape will host Ursuline Saturday, Sept. 13, while the Royals play host to Dover.<\/p>\n
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