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Sussex Academy volleyball wins over Central

Seahawks junior middle hitter Danica Duncan knocks down one of her 22 kills in the 3-2 win over Sussex Central. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
September 12, 2022

The Sussex Academy volleyball team opened its 2022 Henlopen Conference campaign with a hard-fought 3-2 win over a tough Sussex Central team Sept. 8 at home.

In an intense back-and-forth match, Central won the first set 25-14. The Seahawks took the second 25-21 and the third 25-20. The Golden Knights squeaked out a 25-23 fourth to set up a winner-take-all fifth set, which was pulled out by the Seahawks 15-10.

The Seahawks were led by Danica Duncan with 22 kills. Libero Savannah Montgomery had 24 digs, while Terri Kirschner put up 30 assists.

Sussex Central was led by Takyla Davis’ 18 digs and Leah Sheridan’s 11 kills.

“The energy and cohesiveness as a team we have this season,” said Seahawks head coach Hailee Gooch. “They all work together really well. Our defense did a great job of returning Central’s attacks, and our offense was able to really shine from that.”

The Seahawks host Smyrna Tuesday, Sept. 13, while the Knights host Middletown Monday, Sept. 12.

 

Mia Barone makes a diving dig for the Seahawks.
Sussex Academy libero Savannah Montgomery makes a running save on the sideline.
Terri Kirschner makes one of her 30 assists for the Seahawks.
Ava Albano bumps a return for the Knights.
Cat Hassler serves for Central.
Leah Sheridan led the Knights with 11 kills.
Gabrielle Heintz smashes a kill for the Seahawks.
The Seahawks’ play is “appeeling” to the student section.
Sussex Academy libero Savannah Montgomery makes a return with teammate Grace Fiorilla waiting to assist.
Alodie Elliott slams an ace for the Seahawks.
Leah Sheridan bumps a return for the Knights.
Danica Duncan slams a kill.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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