Penn State New Kensington Sweeps Penn State Du Bois 3-0

Penn State New Kensington Sweeps Penn State Du Bois 3-0

In a commanding performance, Penn State New Kensington dominated Penn State Du Bois in straight sets, winning 25-17, 25-19, and 25-19. The victory showcased New Kensington's balanced attack and solid defense as they outplayed Du Bois on both ends of the court.

Match Recap:

• Gabby Wolfkill and Jessica Staraniec led the charge offensively for New Kensington, contributing a combined 18 kills. Staraniec was particularly effective with 11 kills and a .250 hitting percentage.
• Giana Miller was a key player from the service line, recording three service aces while also adding three kills.
• Kayla Unger orchestrated the offense with 23 assists, helping New Kensington maintain a steady attack throughout the match.
• On defense, Kayla Carnahan anchored the team with 19 digs, while Wolfkill added two solo blocks, stifling the Du Bois attack.

Team Performance:

New Kensington improved their hitting percentage as the match went on, recording a .200 hitting percentage in the second set and securing 11 kills in the final frame. Their aggressive serving and effective blocking kept Du Bois off-balance, holding them to a negative hitting percentage in two of the three sets.

Key Stats:

• Kills: Penn State New Kensington 26, Penn State Du Bois 12
• Service Aces: Penn State New Kensington 6, Penn State Du Bois 3
• Digs: Penn State New Kensington 49, Penn State Du Bois 15
• Blocks: Penn State New Kensington 3, Penn State Du Bois 6

Penn State New Kensington Leaders:

• Kills: Jessica Staraniec (11), Gabby Wolfkill (7)
• Assists: Kayla Unger (23)
• Digs: Kayla Carnahan (19), Gabrielle Green (5)
• Blocks: Gabby Wolfkill (2 solo), Giana Miller (2 assists)

With this win, Penn State New Kensington continues to build momentum as they move further into the season. They will look to carry this energy into their next match, confident in their team's overall chemistry and balance.