YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | Young Harris College Volleyball claimed the thrilling five set victory 3-2 over Shorter on Wednesday night. The Mountain Lions took set one 25-22 before dropping sets two and three. YHC battled back down 2-1 to win set four 25-19 and force the deciding fifth set. Young Harris showed grit in set five and
Lily Hidalgo's final swing gave the Purple and White the 15-13 victory and the match.
Young Harris improves to 3-11 overall and 3-7 in conference play. Shorter falls to 10-11 overall and 5-5 in conference action.
QUOTING HEAD COACH JENNY MICHAEL:
"Tonight was a win for all the family and friends who have supported and believed in YHC Volleyball regardless of our record. Thank you to our fans. The crowd this evening was absolute fire, and our team fed off your energy."
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Young Harris used a six-point run late in set one to take over and eventually go up 1-0.
- The second set went into extras, with Shorter winning the set 31-29. The Hawks seized the momentum and cruised to the 25-18 third set victory.
- The Mountain Lions stood strong and battled to win set four 25-19, forcing the decisive fifth set. Lily Hidalgo and Abby Schirm combined for seven kills in the set.
- In the fifth set, Shorter's Caroline Sivills slammed one home, giving the Hawks the 7-4 advantage. Chase Vaigneur's service ace highlighted a four-point stretch for the Mountain Lions as they reclaimed the lead, 8-7. A late attack error from Shorter set up match point for Young Harris. Lily Hidalgo received the set from Lyza Thigpen, swung, and nailed it to the hardwood for the victory.
- Hidalgo, Schirm, and Shelby Mullins led the Mountain Lions offense. Hidalgo had a team-high 13 kills, Schirm contributed 12, and Mullins recorded 11.
- Joha Bernis had a great night leading the team with 28 digs, tallied six assists and had three key service aces for YHC.
- Emily Crocker was the main source of offense for Shorter and finished with a match-high 20 kills.
UP NEXT:
Young Harris hits the road for two matches this weekend. The Mountain Lions take on Belmont Abbey College on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and then travel to North Greenville for a Saturday match at 2:00 p.m.
