CRESAPTOWN — On Tuesday, No. 5 Calvary defeated Heritage 3-1 to secure the second spot in the Mason-Dixon Christian Conference playoffs. Additionally, it guaranteed home-court advantage for the MDCC playoffs’ first two rounds. Senior Night was also observed by the Eagles (14-5), who honored Arabella DeValk and Hope Potts, the two captains.
Calvary head coach John Wall said, “These two seniors have masterfully led their young team through a rebuilding season this year.” “This was definitely a challenging year and to be in the position we are in in our conference is a testament to their dedication to the team.”
Finishing with 25 kills
Calvary prevailed in the last three sets, 25-18, 25-13, and 25-15, but lost the opening set, 25-21. Madie Robinette finished with 14 assists, 10 kills, and 8 digs, almost achieving a triple-double. Allie Maust had 13 digs and 21 assists for a double-double. Paula Ganoe also had a double-double, finishing with 25 kills and 17 digs.
Kaitlyn Bender had 11 digs, and Reagan Getz added 12 digs and three kills. Potts contributed two aces and a dig, while DeValk finished with nine digs, six kills, and an ace. Grace Academy is the Eagles’ destination on Friday at 5:45 p.m. “They are without a doubt the best team we have faced this year,” Wall remarked of Grace.
Fourth No. Southern was swept by Mountain Ridge on Tuesday, 25–18, 26–24, and 26–24. Kealana Pua’auli (15 kills, 4 digs, and 2 aces), Ryan Whitehead (9 kills, 8 digs, and 2 aces), and Makenna Conway (16 assists, 4 digs, and 2 aces) paced the Miners (5-3 overall, 3-2 Western Maryland Athletic Conference). JVs for the Miners (4-3) prevailed 2-0.
CJ Gray scored seven points, while Kate Fogle scored ten. Meyersdale takes on Mountain Ridge on Thursday at 7 p.m. Berkeley Springs will host Southern (3-6 overall, 0-4 WestMAC) on Thursday at 7:15 p.m.