Manteo and Hatteras Volleyball clash in early season match

By Outer Banks Voice on September 1, 2023

Manteo Outside Hitter Kelley Cook (#11) elevates for the kill Tuesday night. (Photos by Left Field Photography)

Junior Jaz Christ (#6) of Cape Hatteras looks to set a teammate during the match. (Photos by Left Field Photography)

Manteo JV Libero Easton Alexander (#5) digs a short serve from Cape Hatteras. (Photos by Left Field Photography)

Michelle Vazquez (#20) serves for the Cape Hatteras JV Volleyball team Tuesday. (Photos by Left Field Photography)

 

Story and Photos by Mike Brisson | Left Field Photography

The Manteo Volleyball teams hosted Cape Hatteras Tuesday night, August 29.  Manteo coaches include Heather Sulkowski, Kristen Dalton, and Stu Serine.  While former 2015 Manteo graduate and standout Brittany Barnett heads the Cape Hatteras squads with help of assistant Randy Ratliff.

The Manteo JV team defeated Cape Hatteras by a final of 2 matches to 0.  Manteo’s Jada Flowers (#2) led the home team in both aces and kills.  Sophomore Mackenzy O’Neal (#8) kept Cape Hatteras in it with her offensive and defensive net play.

The Cape Hatteras Varsity group fell to Manteo by a final of 3 matches to 0.  Anchored by junior Kelley Cook (#11), Manteo rotated lineups all night in search of chemistry.  Hatteras libero Haven Schwartz (#1) guided her team with quality digs of opposing serves. Long rallies and exciting exchanges made for a fun and competitive night.

Results from September 1^st:

• JV Volleyball – Manteo 2 Edenton 0
• Varsity Volleyball – Edenton 3 Manteo 1

Next up on September 5 Volleyball at First Flight

• JV Volleyball starts at 4:30 followed by Varsity

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