Wildcats suffer heartbreaking loss to Sandwich in Round of 32
Posted 11/7/26
The Westport girls volleyball suffered a heartbreaking five-set match to Sandwich 3-2 (26-24, 19-25, 25-21, 17-25, 12-15) in a Division 4 Round of 32 away game on Thursday night. The Wildcats, who …
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Wildcats suffer heartbreaking loss to Sandwich in Round of 32
Senior setter Kylie Hazel sets the ball to a teammate during Westport's five-set loss to Sandwich in the Round of 32 on Thursday night.
Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
The Wildcats celebrate a point during their match at Sandwich on thursday night.
Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
Kendall Leary (left) and Kylie Hazel celebrate a point during the match.
Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
Libero Lauryn Souza (right) and the team celebrate a point.
Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
Senior middle hitter Lylah Couto attempts a block.
Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
Senior hitter Savannah Sowle readies to spike the ball over the net.
Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
Senior middle hitter Lylah Couto attempts a block.
Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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The Westport girls volleyball suffered a heartbreaking five-set match to Sandwich 3-2 (26-24, 19-25, 25-21, 17-25, 12-15) in a Division 4 Round of 32 away game on Thursday night. The Wildcats, who held leads till the final set, ended their season with a record of 11-10. Westport held a 1-0 and 2-1 set leads, before falling in the final tie-breaking set, 15-12.
"The girls put it all on the line and played their hearts out until the very last play," said Wildcats head coach Monique Jones. "We went into this match as the underdogs, but we certainly gave them a run for their money. I couldn't be prouder of the fight, determination, and heart this team showed. They never backed down and competed for every single point."
Hazel amasses 1562 career assists
Senior setter Kylie Hazel led the Wildcats with 21 service points and 30 assists offensively. She added six digs, defensively. Hazel amassed 1562 career assists in her four-year career.
"Kylie has been impressive player and reached a personal milestone in career assists," said Coach Jones. "She has been a dedicated leader and has had a great impact on the Westport volleyball program."
Hitters Sowle and Infante combine for 23 kills
Senior outside hitter Savannah Sowle and freshman hitter Gabriella Infante combined for 23 kills during the match. Infante tallied 11 kills, eight service points and 17 digs, while Infante made 12 kills, eight service points with three aces and 13 digs.
"Winning and losing are part of the game," Coach Jones said. "I am proud of the way the girls competed, supported one another, and refused to give up. It will be what I will remember most about the season. They should hold their heads high and be proud of the commitment and teamwork they showed."
