Published in the September 21, 2016 edition
SENIOR CAPTAIN Olivia Pascucci finished with 11 digs, nine kills and an ace during the Pioneers’ 3-1 victory over Masco Sept. 12. (Bob Turosz Photo)
By DAN TOMASELLO
LYNNFIELD — The volleyball team compiled a 2-1 record last week, improving the Pioneers’ overall record this season to 4-1.
The Pioneers began last week defeating Masconomet 3-1 on Sept. 12.
After losing the first set 25-17, the Pioneers bounced back and won the next three sets. Lynnfield won the second set 25-18. The locals cruised to a 25-14 victory during the third set. The Pioneers won the fourth set 25-20.
Senior Katie Nugent had a monster game for the Pioneers, finishing with 15 kills and 10 digs. Senior captain Olivia Pascucci had 11 digs, nine kills and an ace. Senior Camie Foley had six digs.
Senior Jessica Badger had four kills and one assist. Freshman Melissa Morelli had 14 assists. Senior Laura Mucci finished with 13 assists and two digs.
Fall to Reading
The Pioneers fell 3-0 to Reading Sept. 14.
The Rockets secured a 25-14 victory during the first set. Reading won the second set 25-15. Lynnfield played much better during the third set but the Rockets hung on for the 25-22 victory.
Nugent led the locals with 10 kills and four digs. Senior captain Rebecca Albanese had 11 digs. Pascucci had seven kills, six digs and three aces. Morelli had 12 assists and seven digs. Foley had seven digs. Mucci had five assists.
Defeats Pope John
After the tough loss to Reading, the Pioneers bounced back and defeated Pope John XXIII 3-0 Sept. 15.
Lynnfield won the first set 25-18. The Pioneers pulled out a 25-20 victory during the second set. The locals won the third set 25-18.
Nugent continued her strong start to the season and finished with 20 kills and one dig. Foley had nine digs and an ace. Pascucci had seven kills, six digs and an ace. Morelli had 12 assists and three digs. Albanese had four digs and two aces.
Mucci had six kills and two digs. Junior Elana Kotler had five assists and one kill. Junior Emory Caswell had two kills.
