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Local rivals Serve up a Cure

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 in their annual Pink Match Oct. 14.


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 9:25 a.m. October 15, 2015
  • Sarasota
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Dressed in pink jerseys and headbands, the Riverview and Sarasota High volleyball teams showed their support for breast cancer awareness during their annual Serve up a Cure Pink Match Oct. 14. 

The host Lady Rams won the non-district match 25-20, 25-10, 27-25. Proceeds from the match benefitted Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 

Kenzie Walker powered Riverview with 17 kills, seven digs and two blocks. Setter Kayla Walker dished out 45 assists to go along with seven kills and two aces. Margo Schnapf added 10 kills and nine digs. Libero Sam Norden tallied 12 digs and 11 perfect passes. 

Hannah Hritz led Sarasota with 10 kills and eight digs. Jessica Shiffner finished with nine kills and 11 digs. Setter Gaby Diaz contributed 25 assists and 17 digs. 

With the win, Riverview finished the regular season 19-1. The Lady Rams will host Lithia Newsome in a district semifinal match Oct. 20. 

 

 

The Riverview High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory versus Sarasota Oct. 14.
The Riverview High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory versus Sarasota Oct. 14.
Riverview libero Sam Norden prepares to serve the ball in the first set.
Riverview libero Sam Norden prepares to serve the ball in the first set.
Sophomore Hannah Shiffner serves the ball for Sarasota.
Sophomore Hannah Shiffner serves the ball for Sarasota.
Riverview senior Mikaela Braune serves the ball during the first set.
Riverview senior Mikaela Braune serves the ball during the first set.
Riverview libero Sam Norden tallied 12 digs and 11 perfect passes.
Riverview libero Sam Norden tallied 12 digs and 11 perfect passes.
Sarasota middle hitter Emily Sauceda sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
Sarasota middle hitter Emily Sauceda sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
Riverview middle hitter Courtney Searles serves the ball for the Lady Rams in the second set.
Riverview middle hitter Courtney Searles serves the ball for the Lady Rams in the second set.
Sarasota sophomore Imani Jones goes up for a block in the first set.
Sarasota sophomore Imani Jones goes up for a block in the first set.
Sarasota's Imani Jones and Anna Massey go up for a block.
Sarasota's Imani Jones and Anna Massey go up for a block.
Sarasota's Emily Sauceda and Hannah Hritz go up for a block in the first set.
Sarasota's Emily Sauceda and Hannah Hritz go up for a block in the first set.
Setter Kayla Walker dished out 45 assists to go along with seven kills and two aces.
Setter Kayla Walker dished out 45 assists to go along with seven kills and two aces.
The Sarasota High volleyball team wore pink jerseys for its Serve for the Cure pink match against Riverview Oct. 14.
The Sarasota High volleyball team wore pink jerseys for its Serve for the Cure pink match against Riverview Oct. 14.
Riverview outside hitter Rachel Merringer helped lead the Lady Rams to their 19th victory of the season.
Riverview outside hitter Rachel Merringer helped lead the Lady Rams to their 19th victory of the season.
Junior Hannah Hritz powered Sarasota with 10 kills and eight digs.
Junior Hannah Hritz powered Sarasota with 10 kills and eight digs.
Sarasota sophomore Hannah Shiffner passes the ball back up to the front row.
Sarasota sophomore Hannah Shiffner passes the ball back up to the front row.
Sarasota libero Angela Hickerson serves the ball for the Lady Sailors.
Sarasota libero Angela Hickerson serves the ball for the Lady Sailors.
Freshman Alex Hilton and senior Sarah Neill go up for a block in the second set.
Freshman Alex Hilton and senior Sarah Neill go up for a block in the second set.
Kenzie Walker powered Riverview with 17 kills, seven digs and two blocks.
Kenzie Walker powered Riverview with 17 kills, seven digs and two blocks.
Riverview's Margo Schnapf finished with 10 kills and nine digs.
Riverview's Margo Schnapf finished with 10 kills and nine digs.
Sarasota's Hannah Shiffner passes the ball back up to a teammate.
Sarasota's Hannah Shiffner passes the ball back up to a teammate.

 

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