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Trumbull’s Ali Castro returns the ball against Westhill in 2018.
Photo: Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaTrumbull’s Ali Castro returns the ball against Westhill in 2018.
Trumbull’s Ali Castro returns the ball against Westhill in 2018.
Trumbull’s Ali Castro returns the ball against Westhill in 2018.
FINE PERFORMANCES
Emma Appleman, Guilford: Appleman collected 16 kills, 7 aces, 9 digs and 2 blocks as the Indians won against Cheshire 3-0 in a battle of unbeaten teams.
Olivia Bessette, Plainfield: Bessette racked up 14 kills, 15 digs and aces in Plainfield’s 3-2 win over Montville.
Caroline Boyd, Westhill: Boyd had 10 digs, 6 kills and 6 aces in the Vikings’ 3-0 shutout of Danbury.
Ali Castro, Trumbull: The Eagles’ setter racked up 34 assists, 5 blocks and 11 digs in a five-set win over Amity on Sept. 25.
Naliah Grannel, Hamden: Grannel collected 16 kills, 7 aces, 9 digs and 5 blocks during Hamden’s five-set win over West Haven on Monday.
Paula Hernandez, Woodstock Academy: The senior racked up 39 kills and 43 digs in the Centaurs’ 3-2 victory over NFA on Monday.
Ally Leopold, New Canaan: The senior had 12 kills and 3 blocks during the Rams’ 3-1 win over Stamford on Thursday. The win was New Canaan’s first over Stamford since 2010.
Zoe Lowe, Bristol Eastern: In back-to-back wins over Middletown and Avon, Lowe collected 36 kills, 11 aces and 18 digs.
Amy Lumaj, Ludlowe: Lumaj led the Falcons with 11 kills and 5 blocks during a shutout of Ridgefield.
Becca Mayer, SMSA: The senior filled the stat sheet with a team-high 9 kills to go along with 5 digs, 3 assists and 1 ace in a 3-0 win over Bolton on Sept. 25.
Marissa Mayhew, Woodstock Academy: Mayhew racked up 107 assists in three wins against East Lyme, Fitch and NFA during the past week.
Faith and Emma Rousseau, Seymour: The two sisters delivered during a 3-0 win over East Haven on Thursday. Faith, a senior, had 15 kills, and Rousseau, a sophomore setter, had 19 assists.
MATCHES TO WATCH
South Windsor at Coventry, 5 p.m., Oct. 3: Coventry has rolled out of the gates at 5-0 with wins over defending ECC champ Woodstock Academy and league runner-up East Lyme. South Windsor is 5-1. This game went Coventry’s way in five sets last fall.
Trumbull at New Canaan, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 3: Defending FCIAC champion Trumbull takes on a New Canaan team which is off to its best start since 2011.
Westhill at Trumbull, 4 p.m., Oct. 4: Trumbull continues a tough two-day stretch when it hosts the Vikings on Friday. The Eagles defeated Westhill in last year’s FCIAC championship match.
Shelton at Jonathan Law, 5 p.m., Oct.. 4: The Gaels travel to take on unbeaten Jonathan Law. Shelton’s lone loss is to defending SCC champion Cheshire.
Guilford at Amity, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 4: Guilford delivered its most impressive win of the season on Tuesday when it shut out defending SCC champion Cheshire. The Indians will now take a shot at Class LL champion Amity, when they visit the Spartans on Friday.
Pomperaug at Masuk, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 4: Two SWC playoff contenders who have gotten off to solid starts this season.
Cheshire at Amity, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 7: Cheshire defeated SCC rival Amity 3-1 in the first meeting between the two teams on Sept. 19. The Spartans will look for revenge on their home court this time.
East Lyme at Woodstock Academy, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 9: A rematch of last year’s ECC championship, which was won by Woodstock. The Centaurs won at East Lyme 3-0 on Sept. 26, and now get to host the Vikings for the second meeting.
Cheshire at Shelton, 6 p.m., Oct. 10: A clash of two SCC powers who should be in contention for league and state titles later this fall.
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