Historic Season ends in defeat on the road to Fayette
Penn State New Kensington Falls to Penn State Fayette in Straight Sets
In their first play off game since 2015, Penn State New Kensington was swept by Penn State Fayette in three sets, with scores of 13-25, 22-25, and 16-25. Despite a strong effort, New Kensington couldn't overcome Fayette's powerful offense and efficient defense.
Set Breakdown:
In the first set, Fayette took an early lead, winning 25-13. New Kensington rallied in the second set, showing improvement and staying competitive, but Fayette ultimately closed it out 25-22. In the third set, Fayette regained control, securing the set 25-16 and sealing the match 3-0.
Individual Highlights for New Kensington:
- Jessica Staraniec led New Kensington with 8 kills and an attack percentage of .167. She also contributed 14 digs and one service ace, accounting for 9 total points.
- Kayla Unger had a solid all-around performance, tallying 5 kills with a hitting percentage of .130 and a team-high 16 assists.
- Gabrielle Green added 1 ace and recorded 9 digs.
- Gabby Wolfkill contributed defensively with 6 digs and added 2 kills.
Team Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:
- Kills: Jessica Staraniec – 8
- Assists: Kayla Unger – 16
- Digs: Kayla Carnahan – 16
- Service Aces: Unger, Staraniec, and Green – 1 each