Lafayette Tri-Match: A Night of High-Level Volleyball

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match 1: Borgia 0 - Lafayette 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last night showcased an exciting evening of volleyball featuring St. Francis Borgia and Lafayette, along with junior varsity teams from both schools. The first varsity match pitted Class 4 St. Francis Borgia against Class 5 Lafayette.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":883798,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/Gabby-Schwoeppe-Borgia-2-crop-4570x3001-1757096878.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-883798" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the opening set, Borgia initially seized control, jumping to an 8-4 lead and forcing Lafayette to call a timeout early. Borgia's [player_tooltip player_id='797080' first='Mia' last='Klak'], [player_tooltip player_id='218556' first='Joanna' last='Gillen'], Emma Hurst, and [player_tooltip player_id='821915' first='Alexis' last='Straatmann'] were delivering early kills. At the same time, [player_tooltip player_id='778204' first='Cece' last='Becker'] and Mya Riegel made impressive digs against the powerful attacks from Lafayette's [player_tooltip player_id='475339' first='Shaye' last='Witherspoon'], Peyton Dolly, and Adayah Sievers. However, after regrouping, the Lancers responded with a fierce 13-4 run, taking the lead at 17-12 and prompting a Borgia timeout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":883802,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/Aubrey-Toti-Lafayette-crop-3226x2118-1757097056.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-883802" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='272167' first='Hailey' last='Lowery'] orchestrated Lafayette's potent offense, supported by a solid defense featuring [player_tooltip player_id='801043' first='Aubrey' last='Dumstorff'], Amira Konuk, [player_tooltip player_id='808645' first='Emma' last='Watson'], and San Diego commit [player_tooltip player_id='800749' first='Addy' last='Wiese']. The second set began poorly for Borgia, as Lafayette's relentless serving kept them from establishing their offense. Lafayette surged ahead to a commanding 13-7 lead, forcing Borgia to call a&nbsp;timeout. [player_tooltip player_id='808645' first='Emma' last='Watson']'s powerful serves extended the Lancer lead to 20-8, leading to Borgia's final timeout. With impressive swings from 2029 standout [player_tooltip player_id='545008' first='Aubrey' last='Toti'] and 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='812524' first='Claire' last='Ulrich'], Lafayette finished the match decisively with a score of 25-11.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match 2: Borgia 0 - St. Joseph's Academy 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next, the Knights faced off against St. Joseph's Academy in a closely contested match. Borgia again started strong, taking an early 9-6 lead, prompting St. Joe to call a timeout. [player_tooltip player_id='459892' first='Ashley' last='Eveler'] played a pivotal role in helping the Angels regroup, leading them on a 7-1 run and taking a 13-10 lead. [player_tooltip player_id='490238' first='Kathryn' last='Teepe'] was effective on the right pin, while [player_tooltip player_id='808083' first='Remy' last='Stack'] made significant contributions on the left.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":883807,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/Alexis-Straatmann-Gabby-Schwoeppe-Borgia-crop-4570x3001-1757097316.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-883807" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the teams exchanged points, Borgia found themselves trailing 20-17, calling their final timeout. [player_tooltip player_id='544669' first='Gabriella' last='Schwoeppe']'s modified 5-1 offense allowed Borgia to battle back, forcing St. Joe into a timeout with a score of 24-22. Both teams traded points before St. Joseph's clinched the first set 25-23.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second set was equally intense, with both teams demonstrating exceptional defense and powerful attacks. 2029's Lucy Lynch and [player_tooltip player_id='545157' first='Sophia' last='Kaburakis'] worked hard in the middle, while Lilly Ringhofer made notable plays on the right. St. Joe held on to win the tightly contested set 26-24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":883809,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/Kat-Teepe-St.-Josephs-Academy-crop-4570x3001-1757097392.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-883809" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Match 3: Lafayette 2 - St. Joseph's Academy 0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final match of the night featured a high-stakes battle between Lafayette and St. Joseph's Academy, both new district rivals. The matchup between Lafayette's Adayah Sievers and Peyton Dolly against the Angels' Lucy Lynch and [player_tooltip player_id='545157' first='Sophia' last='Kaburakis'] was particularly thrilling. Adayah, a 6'2” middle hitter, has made a strong impact this season, showcasing her offensive power and defensive skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":883811,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/Remy-Stack-St.-Joe-crop-4570x3001-1757097532.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-883811" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Joe's libero, [player_tooltip player_id='624029' first='Lucy' last='Moriarty'], excelled in passing, keeping the Angels in system as both teams fought hard for points. Ultimately, Lafayette pulled ahead, winning the match 25-19, 25-21.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Borgia:</strong> After moving down to Class 4 this year, Borgia has the potential to be a formidable contender in late October if it can achieve greater consistency. With talented setters like [player_tooltip player_id='544669' first='Gabriella' last='Schwoeppe'] and [player_tooltip player_id='544208' first='Isabella' last='Richardson'] and a versatile hitting core, they are well-positioned to improve from last year's performance, where they won only 12 games.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>St. Joseph's Academy:</strong> St. Joe boasts a talented roster that will be a tough opponent in districts. With power hitters like [player_tooltip player_id='490238' first='Kathryn' last='Teepe'] and solid contributions from [player_tooltip player_id='808083' first='Remy' last='Stack'] and Ally Walters, they are capable of big plays. However, their path to the final four is challenging due to the presence of strong contenders like Lafayette and Cor Jesu in their district.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Lafayette:</strong> Lafayette has impressively rebounded after graduating eight seniors, many of whom have moved on to Division 1 programs. With standout players like [player_tooltip player_id='475339' first='Shaye' last='Witherspoon'], who excels in both offense and defense, and emerging talents like 2029 [player_tooltip player_id='545008' first='Aubrey' last='Toti'], Lafayette is a force to be reckoned with. Their relentless serving and overall team cohesion make them a top contender this season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->