Colts and Knights Earn Victories to Close Out Boys’ High School Volleyball Week Five Action

The Korah Colts and St. Mary’s Knights came away with victories in Sault Ste. Marie boys’ high school volleyball action on Wednesday, October 21st, as the Colts swept the White Pines Wolverines in three sets while the Knights defeated the Superior Heights Steelhawks in four.

With both matches featuring important league action, Korah delivered a straight-set performance on the road at White Pines, while St. Mary’s bounced back after dropping the third set to secure a 3-1 victory over Superior Heights at Superior Heights Secondary School.

Korah Colts Sweep White Pines Wolverines

The Korah Colts travelled to White Pines to face the Wolverines and came away with a 3-0 victory, winning all three sets to secure the straight-set sweep.

Korah opened the match with a 25-17 victory in the first set, establishing an early advantage over the Wolverines.

The second set proved to be the closest of the match, as White Pines pushed the Colts throughout before Korah managed to come away with a 25-23 decision. With the Wolverines looking to even the match, the Colts held their ground in the crucial moments to take a commanding two-set lead.

Korah then closed out the contest with a 25-19 win in the third set to complete the 3-0 sweep.

The Colts’ ability to secure the second set in a closely contested battle proved important, as they maintained their momentum to finish the match in straight sets.

Final Score: Korah Colts 3, White Pines Wolverines 0

  • Set 1: Korah 25, White Pines 17
  • Set 2: Korah 25, White Pines 23
  • Set 3: Korah 25, White Pines 19

St. Mary’s Knights Defeat Superior Heights Steelhawks

Meanwhile, the St. Mary’s Knights travelled to Superior Heights to take on the Steelhawks and returned home with a 3-1 victory.

The Knights got off to a strong start, taking the opening two sets by identical 25-17 scores to establish a 2-0 lead in the match.

Facing a two-set deficit, the Steelhawks responded in the third set, earning a 25-19 victory to extend the match and give themselves an opportunity to fight their way back.

However, St. Mary’s answered in the fourth set, regaining control of the contest with a convincing 25-13 win to close out the match and secure the four-set victory.

After Superior Heights gained some momentum in the third set, the Knights delivered a strong response in the fourth to prevent the Steelhawks from building on their comeback effort.

Final Score: St. Mary’s Knights 3, Superior Heights Steelhawks 1

  • Set 1: St. Mary’s 25, Superior Heights 17
  • Set 2: St. Mary’s 25, Superior Heights 17
  • Set 3: Superior Heights 25, St. Mary’s 19
  • Set 4: St. Mary’s 25, Superior Heights 13

Boys’ high school volleyball action in Sault Ste. Marie continues on Tuesday, October 27th, with two matchups on the schedule.

The Superior Heights Steelhawks will take on the Voyageurs at Notre Dame, looking to respond following their loss to St. Mary’s.

Meanwhile, the St. Mary’s Knights will head to White Pines to face the Wolverines as they look to carry the momentum from Wednesday’s victory into their next contest.

With the Colts also coming off a straight-set win over White Pines, the high school boys’ volleyball season continues to deliver competitive matchups as teams look to build momentum heading into the next stage of league play.

Upcoming Schedule — Tuesday, October 27

  • Superior Heights Steelhawks vs. Voyageurs — at Notre Dame
  • St. Mary’s Knights vs. White Pines Wolverines — at White Pines

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