YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | Young Harris Volleyball pushed Converse University to four sets Saturday afternoon but came up short in a 3-1 decision at The Harp Recreation & Commencement Center.
After dropping the first two sets, the Mountain Lions responded with a dominant third-set performance, hitting .435 as a team and taking the frame 25-21. Abby Schirm led the charge with a match-high 17 kills and added 10 digs for a double-double. Hannah Depp also reached double digits with 10 kills and 10 digs.
Young Harris totaled 42 kills and 39 assists, with Lyza Thigpen dishing out 24 helpers and adding a service ace. Kathryn Urbanek anchored the defense at the net with five blocks, while Lexie Martin contributed nine digs in the back row.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- YH hit .435 in the third set, their best of the match.
- Schirm led all players with 17 kills and added two aces.
- Urbanek posted a match-high five blocks.
- Thigpen finished with 24 assists and one ace.
- Depp recorded 10 kills and 10 digs.
- Young Harris had five service aces and seven total blocks.
The Mountain Lions move to 7-12 overall and 4-7 in Conference Carolinas play. Converse improves to 12-5 overall and 8-2 in conference action.
UP NEXT:
Young Harris returns to action next week with a pair of road matches. Stay tuned to yhcathletics.com and the Conference Carolinas Digital Network for streaming details.
