Published October 3, 2019
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI
NORTH READING — The North Reading High volleyball team won its third match in a row last Friday afternoon as they beat Pentucket 3-0 at home. The Hornets won the three games by scores of 25-12, 25-10, and 25-19.
“We were able to control the entire match,” said North Reading head coach Mike Milone, as the Sachems are a brand-new team. “They are still growing a program.”
Pentucket was a co-op team with Georgetown the past couple of seasons before breaking off this year.
SHAYLA WILK goes up for a kill against Pentucket. In addition to her strong hitting, the senior had eight service aces to help the Hornets win 3-0. (John Friberg Photo)
Sheyla Wilk led the Hornets in service points and she had eight service aces.
Liz Kelly and Inga Plavina tied with the team-high in kills with six.
With that victory, the Hornets improved to 4-5 overall and 3-5 in the Cape Ann League.
On Sept. 25, the Hornets won at Triton, 3-0.
“Our setting, along with our defense, was strong,” said Milone. “We did have a few hiccups, however.”
North Reading won the three sets, 25-17, 25-20 and 25-21.
Rachel Perry was the star in this one as the senior had a career-high 23 assists. Kelly, meanwhile, had 10 digs.
On Oct. 4, the Hornets host Medford in a non-league match. They then return to CAL action as visit Masconomet looking for a split of the season series on Oct. 7.
Both matches will start at 5:15 p.m.
