Girls volleyball: Lightning earns victory

Sage Hill High defeated Downey Calvary Chapel, 15-6, 15-11, 15-7,

in an Academy League girls volleyball game Friday to earn the team’s

first victory of the season.

Samantha Burns had 13 kills, two blocks, three digs and two aces for

the Lightning (3-10, 1-7 in league). Shelly Smith had six kills, five

blocks, three digs and one ace while Lexi Hands pitched in with 14 digs.

Also contributing to Sage Hill’s effort were Nicole Notrica (eight

digs, 18 assists), Hayden Hutchison (10 digs, two aces, three assists)

and Gina Cossavella (eight digs, three aces).

The Lightning has two games left in its inaugural Academy League

season.

“The team is beginning to understand that they need to play steady and

I was very happy to seethem enjoy themselves on the court,” Head Coach

Merja Connolly said. “I am very proud of their win tonight.”