ROUND TOP-CARMINE DEFEAT GIDDINGS IN VARSITY VOLLEYBALL MATCHUP

The Round Top-Carmine Cubs hosted the Giddings Buffaloes in a varsity non-conference volleyball showdown and came out on top in an exciting five-set match. The Cubs rallied to win the match 3-2, showing resilience and determination throughout the contest. They now improve to a 4-6 overall record

Final Scores:

• Set 1: RTC 25 - Giddings 22
• Set 2: RTC 20 - Giddings 25
• Set 3: RTC 16 - Giddings 25
• Set 4: RTC 25 - Giddings 19
• Set 5: RTC 15 - Giddings 9

Player Highlights:

• Madison Markwardt: 8 kills, 18 digs, 29 assists, 4 aces
• Bree Dooley: 17 kills, 1 assist block, 22 digs, 3 assists, 1 ace
• Caydan Nelius: 9 kills, 1 assist block, 4 digs
• Hayden Kasmiersky: 4 kills, 2 solo blocks, 1 assist block, 1 dig, 2 assists
• Rebekah Sacks: 1 assist block
• Makayla Smith: 2 kills, 7 digs, 1 assist
• Liliana Salinas: 20 digs, 5 assists, 3 aces
• Avery Nelius: 2 kills, 8 digs, 2 aces
• Alin Soto: 1 ace
• Reagan Williams: 4 digs
• Morgan Nelius: 2 digs, 1 assist

The Cubs’ strong finish in the final two sets sealed the win and showcased their team depth and defensive grit.