Hotchkiss volleyball teams beat Taft in straight sets

Hotchkiss volleyball teams beat Taft in straight sets

Hotchkiss junior Lillian Dase sends down a powerful spike against Taft School.

Riley Klein

LAKEVILLE — The Hotchkiss School varsity volleyball team won 25-17, 25-20, 25-14 against Taft School Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Captain and libero Grace Backus was credited with 23 points in the three-set match, successfully serving in each period and coming up with clutch defensive saves for the Bearcats. Hotchkiss varsity advanced to a season record of 7-2 after the win.

A few courts down, the junior varsity team also won in straight sets over Taft. The Hotchkiss JV squad remained undefeated this year at 4-0.

Hotchkiss captain and libero Grace Backus was credited with 23 points against Taft School Oct. 2. Riley Klein

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