The Windsor Charter Academy varsity girls’ volleyball team went the distance against rival Wellington High School Eagles on October 15th, falling 3–2 in a five-set match that stayed close from the first serve to the last!
The Firebirds started strong, controlled the court, and took the first set 25–18. The Eagles found their rhythm in the second set and began earning points consistently, holding off a late Firebird push to win 25–20.
Wellington scored first in the third set and built an early lead. Our team refused to give up! One powerful spike over the net sparked a comeback, and the Firebirds chipped away point by point until they tied the score. The Eagles edged out the set 25–23.
The fourth set was a tense battle, with the score tied again and again as neither team could pull away. The Firebirds persevered and claimed the set 25–22 to force a deciding fifth set!
The Eagles took the first point of the final set and carried that momentum to a 15–6 win.
Final: Eagles 3, Firebirds 2
Set scores (WCA–Wellington): 25–18, 20–25, 23–25, 25–22, 6–15
Come cheer on the Firebirds at their next home match! Let’s pack the stands!
*Reporting by Kate N., Member, High School Firebird News Crew
