The Danville volleyball team faced a challenging match on Saturday, ultimately falling to Crestview with a 3-0 loss. Despite the defeat, the Blue Devils demonstrated resilience throughout the game.
According to reports, Danville (2-5) contended with momentum swings and concluded the match with eight aces, 19 kills, four blocks, and 47 digs. Zoey Neitzelt led the offense with nine kills and a block. Captain Emma Payne contributed five aces from the service line. Erin Crider was pivotal in defense, securing 15 digs along with a block and an ace.
Head coach Morgan Spitler commended her team’s ability to rally during difficult moments in the match. “We found ourselves in a hole early, and unfortunately, we weren’t able to climb out of it,” Spitler said. “But when we sparked a rally, the energy was there. We just need to learn to carry that momentum.”
Spitler emphasized that minimizing mistakes is crucial for improvement and expressed optimism about turning positives into consistent performance. “That mindset shift is what will help us get over the hump,” she said. “We’re ready to keep battling.”
Danville aims to recover from this setback when they host Cardington on Tuesday, September 2.
