The CSE Eagles closed out the 2010 campaign with a match at the Nest versus the Knights of Manhattanville College. The Eagles fell to Manhattanville 25-16, 25-15 and 25-20 but showed their true character in the third set as they stayed even with the Knights for most of the set and never gave up on the match. This intangible is a credit to the leaders on the team and the chemistry this squad developed through the year. It was a successful year on many fronts although the record may not have indicated that success. Samantha St. Germain was yet again a major force on the court while the duo of Chanice Sears and Kareemah Muhammad on the outside created most of the offense for the Eagles. But the pleasant surprise on the night was the play of Subhana Wrights who had 4 kills on 7 attempts and 1 block solo to cap off her first ever volleyball season.
But perhaps the most intense match came later though, when he upperclassmen took on the freshmen for bragging rights. In a tightly played match, the upperclassmen took home their honor while the freshmen were left to ponder what went wrong.
In the following match, the coaches joined the freshmen side. Although the upperclassmen felt full of confidence, it was clear that they feared the coaches' skills. The upperclassmen played hard, but the experience, talent and intelligence of the coaches was too much for the older players to deal with in the end and the freshmen got to taste victory at the end of the night.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
SENIORS HONORED AT SUNDAY'S MATCHES
This past Sunday, CSE hosted College of Staten Island and Sarah Lawrence College at the Nest in Morristown. Although the matches were exciting and very competitive, the day was about the 3 seniors who were playing in their last season, Captain Samantha St. Germain, Captain Carmela Sellitto and Jackie Scott. All 3 were recognized for their efforts this season and throughout their careers and received tokens of appreciation from their teammates. I would personally like to thank these women for their amazing spirit, dedication and commitment to the team and to the school.
Unfortunately, the Eagles were not able to carry the positive emotion in the Nest to a win or two. CSE fell to CSI in 3, 25-27, 17-25 and 18-25 and lost as well to Sarah Lawrence 13-25, 23-25 and 20-25.
Kareemah Muhammad struck for 14 kills in the 2 matches while Captain Chanice Sears tallied 17, including a 10 kill effort versus CSI, her first double digit kill output of the season. Chanice also contributed 12 digs and 4 aces. Captain Samantha St. Germain had a fantastic day as well, distributing 33 assists and getting 16 digs. Jackie Scott was the defensive star, leading the team with 19 total digs in 2 matches.
Unfortunately, the Eagles were not able to carry the positive emotion in the Nest to a win or two. CSE fell to CSI in 3, 25-27, 17-25 and 18-25 and lost as well to Sarah Lawrence 13-25, 23-25 and 20-25.
Kareemah Muhammad struck for 14 kills in the 2 matches while Captain Chanice Sears tallied 17, including a 10 kill effort versus CSI, her first double digit kill output of the season. Chanice also contributed 12 digs and 4 aces. Captain Samantha St. Germain had a fantastic day as well, distributing 33 assists and getting 16 digs. Jackie Scott was the defensive star, leading the team with 19 total digs in 2 matches.
Friday, October 22, 2010
CSE GOES O FOR 3 VS. KEYSTONE
The Eagles got the bad news as they were getting on the van to Keystone that MB Jannet Chaudry would not be available for the match at La Plume. Chanice Sears had to move to the middle and Jen Landin was thrust into the starting OH position, reminiscent of a lineup the Eagles employed during the first week of the season. Although the Eagles couldn't overcome the Keystone squad, their effort was outstanding. Playing out of position and in a new lineup without any practice, the Eagles played tough through many long rallies that they unfortunately couldn't convert into points. The 3rd set was a slight disappointment as the Eagles held a 13-7 lead midway through the set but could not close it out as the set wore on.
CSE fell 25-10, 25-13, 25-17 to Keystone for the 3rd time in a row. Although the Eagles' offense could not muster a consistent attack due to a less than stellar passing game, Kareemah Muhammad was the most effective hitter with a 3 kill effort out of 7 attempts with 0 errors. Misato Oya and Carmela Sellitto led the way defensively with 20 of the team's 45 digs and Samantha St. Germain distributed 9 assists and had 7 digs of her own.
CSE fell 25-10, 25-13, 25-17 to Keystone for the 3rd time in a row. Although the Eagles' offense could not muster a consistent attack due to a less than stellar passing game, Kareemah Muhammad was the most effective hitter with a 3 kill effort out of 7 attempts with 0 errors. Misato Oya and Carmela Sellitto led the way defensively with 20 of the team's 45 digs and Samantha St. Germain distributed 9 assists and had 7 digs of her own.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
MEET CAPTAIN AND JACK OF ALL TRADES CHANICE SEARS
Chanice has been a steady influence this year in an otherwise chaotic season with so many new faces and new players entering the 2010 campaign. Chanice is a multi-tool player who is one of our defensive players, one of our most impactful servers, a great blocker and a consistent producer on offense. In short, Chanice's volleyball persona mimics her persona outside of the court.
PERSONAL AND TEAM GOALS: Graduate from college with honors and become the first math major in my family. One of the team goals that I will like for us to accomplish is TRUST.
BEST MOMENT OF COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL CAREER THUS FAR: At the awards banquet receiving the award for Most Improved.
THOUGHTS ON TEAM/SEASON THIS YEAR: It isn’t what I hoped but I can definitely respect how the team is doing so far. As individuals we have all grown and developed into better players.
HOW DID YOU GET INTO VOLLEYBALL: I got into volleyball my freshmen year in high school. My swim coach was also the volleyball coach and recruited me for the sport.
HOBBIES: Swimming, Volleyball, Reading, Going out with friends
FAVORITE MOVIE: My all time favorite movie is Love and Basketball.
FAVORITE TV SHOW: The Game
FAVORITE MUSIC/SONG: Gospel
FAVORITE ATHLETE: Serena Williams
PLANS AFTER YOU GRADUATE: I plan to teach Special Education for a couple of years and pursue a master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
WHAT YOU ENVISION YOUR LIFE TO BE IN 10 YEARS: In ten years I envision this young, stylish, modern wife with a big house and a fancy car working her butt off for everything she owns.
Monday, October 18, 2010
MEET CAPTAIN AND LIBERO CARMELA SELLITTO
Carmela is the best passer on the team and has often single-handedly kept us in matches with her defensive skill. She is very competitive and often sees herself as a much more offensive player than her role calls for her to be. She has one of the most difficult serves to return on the team and is an integral part of our serving offense which is ranked 3rd in the NEAC for aces/set. Interesting enough, Carmela's career ambitions mimic her volleyball position rather uncannily.
PERSONAL AND TEAM GOALS:
To have great stats after every game. Team goal would be to play as a team! and play the best we can whether we win or lose.
BEST MOMENT OF COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL CAREER THUS FAR:
Being player of the week last season, and serving 4 aces in a row
THOUGHTS ON TEAM/SEASON THIS YEAR:
Our team has a lot of new players so in the beginning it was hard adjusting to each other and getting used to everyone. But now we are all adjusted and all have grown into our own players, it is just that we are rarely all on the same page at the same time. The passing will be there but the hitting won't or vice versa or the sets won't be there. It's the growing pains of a young team I guess.
HOW DID YOU GET INTO VOLLEYBALL:
During 8h grade I joined a clinic in my town where they teach volleyball and when I was there I learned I had a great serve as an 8th grader and they told me to play for my school. So when I started high school I tried out for the volleyball team and made j.v. and was asked to help out the varsity at times.
HOBBIES:
I teach CCD on sunday mornings, Shopping! I have an internship at the Bonni Brae School in Basking Ridge, helping emotionally disturbed high school boys.
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FAVORITE MOVIE:
Rominatic: The notebook
Comedy: Wedding Crashers
FAVORITE MUSIC/SONG:
Rhianna -Rude Boy
FAVORITE ATHLETE:
David Bekham
PLANS AFTER YOU GRADUATE:
To teach Special Education Children!
WHAT YOU ENVISION YOUR LIFE TO BE IN 10 YEARS:
To be married with 4 or 5 kids, still a special ed teacher and Coaching a High School Volleyball team and winning states!!
EAGLES BETTER IN 2ND CONFERENCE WEEKEND BUT WINS STAY ELUSIVE
The Screaming Eagles opened their 2nd weekend of conference play with 2 matchups versus PS Abington and #2 PS Berks.
Abington were ahead early in each of the 5 sets played. The Eagles seemed to be starting each set 5-1 down before they responded with a run of their own. The spark seemed to come each time from the serving of Luisa Solano who kept the Abington offense at bay and scored a team high 5 aces in the process. The Eagles were down 20-15, 20-16, 20-15 and 21-18 in each of the first 4 sets and looked like they were going to be defeated easily each time. However, the team's character was in full display as they fought back in each set late to make it close. Set 1 went to Abington 25-20 after the Eagles had closed to within 1 at 21-20. Set 2 also went to Abington 25-21 after the Eagles had closed to within 1 at 22-21. Set 3 was pivotal as the Eagles finally finished a comeback. Down 20-15 late, the Eagles outscored Abington late 10-3 to win 25-23. Set 4 went to CSE after another late rally pulled the Eagles from a 3 point deficit to the win with a 7-0 run. Set #5 was all set up for the Eagles to be the biggest comeback of the season but it was not to be. CSE trailed early 6-1 but a big rally in the middle of the set pulled the Eagles ahead 8-7 at the midway point of the set. The second half of the set was a back and forth affair that was primarily won by the Eagles. However, key hitting and serving errors by CSE kept Abington close. Emblematic of the 2010 campaign, CSE had the serve at 14-12 but failed to get the ball over the net and gave Abington life. The next play saw a great serve reception by the Eagles that led to a good St. Germain set but the attack was just out and the Eagles were tied at 14. Abington took full advantage of the Eagle miscues and served out the match to win the set and the match in 5.
Samantha St. Germain had a season high 23 assists for the Eagles and Jacqulyn Scott added her season high 14 digs in the effort. Kareemah Muhammad continued her double digit kill numbers with 12 (her 3rd double digit kill effort in the last 4 matches) and Luisa Solano led the way from the service line with 5 aces.
The emotional and physical toll of the match was too much for the Eagles to recover from and the team tried but was unable to put up much resistance to a strong and determined Berks team in match #2. CSE fell 25-10, 25-8 and 25-12. Captain Samantha St. Germain tried to keep the team in it and managed to hand out 8 assists and score a team high 4 aces in the loss.
The second day opened with #1 Gallaudet U. and the Eagles seemed to be mired in the same malaise that affected them versus Berks. Gallaudet dispatched the Eagles in quick fashion as their offense seemed to score at will. The CSE block, usually effective in keeping the team competitive, failed to slow the Bison offense. Meanwhile, the Eagles' offense looked out of sorts due to unforced errors and the serve reception couldn't find the handle against the Bison float serves.
The Eagles fell 25-6, 25-4 and 25-10. Kareemah Muhammad was the only hitter with a positive rating, hitting for 3 kills out of 10 attempts with only 2 errors.
PS Harrisburg felt very confident about their matchup with CSE since the team handled the Eagles quite easily in the first Conference weekend. The Eagles were not going to give in so easily though and fought hard to get the win. CSE found themselves in a tight set with Harrisburg with no team being able to pull away from the other. CSE held a late lead at 24-23 but were unable to convert and found themselves facing 3 set points before turning the table themselves and closing out the set 31-29 behind the serving of Subhana Wrights. The emotional set win and gutty performance repeated itself in set #2 but the Harrisburg defense was able to keep in play the Eagle attacks while the Eagle "D" couldn't do the same. The Eagles lost set #2 25-13 in a set that featured many good rallies by each team.
The 3rd and 4th set saw the Eagle passing and serving fall apart as the team hit 12 of its 17 serving errors in sets 3 and 4 and also committed 11 of their 17 passing errors during the same stretch.
Captain Chanice Sears led the offense with 6 kills and Captain Carmela Sellitto led both teams with a match high 21 digs as the Eagles got attacked at will in the last 2 sets.
The most consistent players on the court were Samantha St. Germain and Jacqulyn Scott. Both young women provided sparks throughout the 4 matches and had season high performances during the weekend matches.
Abington were ahead early in each of the 5 sets played. The Eagles seemed to be starting each set 5-1 down before they responded with a run of their own. The spark seemed to come each time from the serving of Luisa Solano who kept the Abington offense at bay and scored a team high 5 aces in the process. The Eagles were down 20-15, 20-16, 20-15 and 21-18 in each of the first 4 sets and looked like they were going to be defeated easily each time. However, the team's character was in full display as they fought back in each set late to make it close. Set 1 went to Abington 25-20 after the Eagles had closed to within 1 at 21-20. Set 2 also went to Abington 25-21 after the Eagles had closed to within 1 at 22-21. Set 3 was pivotal as the Eagles finally finished a comeback. Down 20-15 late, the Eagles outscored Abington late 10-3 to win 25-23. Set 4 went to CSE after another late rally pulled the Eagles from a 3 point deficit to the win with a 7-0 run. Set #5 was all set up for the Eagles to be the biggest comeback of the season but it was not to be. CSE trailed early 6-1 but a big rally in the middle of the set pulled the Eagles ahead 8-7 at the midway point of the set. The second half of the set was a back and forth affair that was primarily won by the Eagles. However, key hitting and serving errors by CSE kept Abington close. Emblematic of the 2010 campaign, CSE had the serve at 14-12 but failed to get the ball over the net and gave Abington life. The next play saw a great serve reception by the Eagles that led to a good St. Germain set but the attack was just out and the Eagles were tied at 14. Abington took full advantage of the Eagle miscues and served out the match to win the set and the match in 5.
Samantha St. Germain had a season high 23 assists for the Eagles and Jacqulyn Scott added her season high 14 digs in the effort. Kareemah Muhammad continued her double digit kill numbers with 12 (her 3rd double digit kill effort in the last 4 matches) and Luisa Solano led the way from the service line with 5 aces.
The emotional and physical toll of the match was too much for the Eagles to recover from and the team tried but was unable to put up much resistance to a strong and determined Berks team in match #2. CSE fell 25-10, 25-8 and 25-12. Captain Samantha St. Germain tried to keep the team in it and managed to hand out 8 assists and score a team high 4 aces in the loss.
The second day opened with #1 Gallaudet U. and the Eagles seemed to be mired in the same malaise that affected them versus Berks. Gallaudet dispatched the Eagles in quick fashion as their offense seemed to score at will. The CSE block, usually effective in keeping the team competitive, failed to slow the Bison offense. Meanwhile, the Eagles' offense looked out of sorts due to unforced errors and the serve reception couldn't find the handle against the Bison float serves.
The Eagles fell 25-6, 25-4 and 25-10. Kareemah Muhammad was the only hitter with a positive rating, hitting for 3 kills out of 10 attempts with only 2 errors.
PS Harrisburg felt very confident about their matchup with CSE since the team handled the Eagles quite easily in the first Conference weekend. The Eagles were not going to give in so easily though and fought hard to get the win. CSE found themselves in a tight set with Harrisburg with no team being able to pull away from the other. CSE held a late lead at 24-23 but were unable to convert and found themselves facing 3 set points before turning the table themselves and closing out the set 31-29 behind the serving of Subhana Wrights. The emotional set win and gutty performance repeated itself in set #2 but the Harrisburg defense was able to keep in play the Eagle attacks while the Eagle "D" couldn't do the same. The Eagles lost set #2 25-13 in a set that featured many good rallies by each team.
The 3rd and 4th set saw the Eagle passing and serving fall apart as the team hit 12 of its 17 serving errors in sets 3 and 4 and also committed 11 of their 17 passing errors during the same stretch.
Captain Chanice Sears led the offense with 6 kills and Captain Carmela Sellitto led both teams with a match high 21 digs as the Eagles got attacked at will in the last 2 sets.
The most consistent players on the court were Samantha St. Germain and Jacqulyn Scott. Both young women provided sparks throughout the 4 matches and had season high performances during the weekend matches.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
MEET ONE OF OUR TRI-CAPTAINS, SAMANTHA ST. GERMAIN
As the season reaches its final stages, I wanted to allow you to get to know the real leaders behind the CSE Eagles! The young women, young leaders, of this team have been instrumental in the consistency of this team and the incredible development of its young players.
This post is about someone whom I have come to admire for her strength and stubborn will in the face of adversity. She is the player that will simply "do it" when no one else on the team can step up and get that stop or score that point. She is a true leader and will be missed next year not only for the physical plays she makes every match but especially for the stability and leadership she brings to her team.
Without further delay, here's a little glimpse into Samantha St. Germain...
This post is about someone whom I have come to admire for her strength and stubborn will in the face of adversity. She is the player that will simply "do it" when no one else on the team can step up and get that stop or score that point. She is a true leader and will be missed next year not only for the physical plays she makes every match but especially for the stability and leadership she brings to her team.
Without further delay, here's a little glimpse into Samantha St. Germain...
PERSONAL AND TEAM GOALS: personal goals: finish off my senior year strong, get into a good graduate school and start working toward a career in public administration, helping inner city youth succeed! team goals: make it to the NEAC championships, trust one another, become a postitive role model for other teams at CSE
BEST MOMENT OF COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL CAREER THUS FAR: freshman year, playing with Brittney Newberry, Isabel Machuca and Irena Moore. They showed me how to keep my heart and head in the game to become the player I am today
THOUGHTS ON TEAM/SEASON THIS YEAR: it's not where I'd like us to be, but it has been a growing and learning experience with all the new additions this year. The freshman have improved tremendously and definitely earned their spots on the team. I'll be back in 3 years to see the monsters they'll transform into!HOW DID YOU GET INTO VOLLEYBALL: family members in Haiti played and I loved watching them. My cousins started training me in 8th grade and I tried out during my freshman year in high school; I've been playing the setter position ever since.HOBBIES: shopping, writing, reading poetry, volleyballFAVORITE MOVIE: Coming to AmericaFAVORITE TV SHOW: Everybody Hates ChrisFAVORITE MUSIC/SONG: R&B and gospel
FAVORITE ATHLETE: nonePLANS AFTER YOU GRADUATE: pursue a Masters in Public AdministrationWHAT YOU ENVISION YOUR LIFE TO BE IN 10 YEARS: married with children, a working woman and hopefully opening my own non-profit organization for young women in the inner city. i dont have a name for it just yet but i want it to be a safe haven that encourages them to become future athletes and professionals through mentorship programs, recreational activites, supplemental educational resources for music, poetry and public speaking (and so much more)
PERSONAL AND TEAM GOALS: personal goals: finish off my senior year strong, get into a good graduate school and start working toward a career in public administration, helping inner city youth succeed! team goals: make it to the NEAC championships, trust one another, become a postitive role model for other teams at CSE
BEST MOMENT OF COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL CAREER THUS FAR: freshman year, playing with Brittney Newberry, Isabel Machuca and Irena Moore. They showed me how to keep my heart and head in the game to become the player I am today
THOUGHTS ON TEAM/SEASON THIS YEAR: it's not where I'd like us to be, but it has been a growing and learning experience with all the new additions this year. The freshman have improved tremendously and definitely earned their spots on the team. I'll be back in 3 years to see the monsters they'll transform into!
HOW DID YOU GET INTO VOLLEYBALL: family members in Haiti played and I loved watching them. My cousins started training me in 8th grade and I tried out during my freshman year in high school; I've been playing the setter position ever since.
HOBBIES: shopping, writing, reading poetry, volleyball
FAVORITE MOVIE: Coming to America
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Everybody Hates Chris
FAVORITE MUSIC/SONG: R&B and gospelFAVORITE ATHLETE: none
PLANS AFTER YOU GRADUATE: pursue a Masters in Public Administration
WHAT YOU ENVISION YOUR LIFE TO BE IN 10 YEARS: married with children, a working woman and hopefully opening my own non-profit organization for young women in the inner city. i dont have a name for it just yet but i want it to be a safe haven that encourages them to become future athletes and professionals through mentorship programs, recreational activites, supplemental educational resources for music, poetry and public speaking (and so much more)
EAGLES GET WINGS CLIPPED BY THE LEHMAN LIGHTNING
The Eagles lost to the Lehman College Lightning yesterday in a tough, tight matchup. The Lehman offense gave the Eagles fits through the entire matchup but the St. Elizabeth serving game and defensive play kept the Eagles in the mix. Chanice Sears and Carmela Sellitto anchored a solid defense while Kareemah Muhammad was yet again the team's kill leader. Samantha St. Germain quarterbacked a productive offense although the Lightning were far more efficient in this respect. Luisa Solano and Maria Machuca came off the bench and provided an instant spark from the service line, forcing Lehman into passing errors and predictable offensive chances. The difference in the match was the Lightning's ability to get a kill in key times while the CSE Eagles couldn't convert their opportunities.
CSE fell 25-20, 25-20 and 25-20.
CSE fell 25-20, 25-20 and 25-20.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
CSE AVENGES EARLY LOSS AND PUTS UP A WIN
The Screaming Eagles took flight into NYC as they faced off for the 2nd time this season against Cooper Union. CU had the Eagles number in their first matchup at the Cougar Classic but the Eagles were missing some key players during that stretch. CSE had been playing well of late and seemed poised to finally get over the hump.
The Eagles had a 10 kill effort in the first set and hit for a few aces but in general were tentative and seemed like a team out of sync. CSE seemed to be trying to find itself after employing yet another lineup due to the absence of Captain Carmela Sellitto due to a family commitment. This uncertainty cost the team key points and the Eagles fell 25-23.
The second set went the Eagles way primarily because the Eagles serving turned up the pressure and caught CU repeatedly on their heels. The CU offense became predictable and despite a poor kill performance in the set (only 5 kills), the Eagles hung on for a 25-23 win.
The third set saw a repeat of the 2nd in terms of serving efficacy. CSE was able to hit for a number of aces though and opened a huge lead midway through the match to put CU away 25-18.
The Eagles finished off CU in the 4th set thanks to the passing of Misato Oya and Chanice Sears which allowed Samantha St. Germain to find Kareemah Muhammad on the outside for key kills. The Eagles had a 23-18 lead and just about saw that evaporate (24-22) as the Eagles had a total of 7 serving errors in the set, 3 of them from the 20 point mark to point 24. But, as was familiar in this match, Libero Misato Oya made a perfect dig pass to Sam St. Germain who found Chanice Sears on the outside for a kill and the victory.
Captain Samantha St. Germain had another season high effort with 19 assists and chipped in with 4 aces, 3 digs and 2 block assists. Chanice Sears had a solid day with 7 kills and a team leading 9 digs with only 2 reception errors out of 13 attempts. Kareemah Muhammad was again the offensive star with her second double digit kill effort (11) and added 6 digs and 2 block assists. Jackie Scott and Luisa Franco were outstanding anchoring the back end of the serving rotation, hitting for 7 of the team's 12 aces with only 3 errors. But the most important contribution was by far that of newcomer Misato Oya who filled in for Carmela Sellitto in the Libero slot. Misato was a perfect 100% in serve receptions, having no errors in 26 attempts. She rated a 2.27 pass rating for the match which is the highest rating thus far this year. She also added 8 digs in the match. Misato's passing and digs anchored one of the best offensive outputs by CSE this year and gave the team a glimpse of the future passing ability of the team.
The Eagles had a 10 kill effort in the first set and hit for a few aces but in general were tentative and seemed like a team out of sync. CSE seemed to be trying to find itself after employing yet another lineup due to the absence of Captain Carmela Sellitto due to a family commitment. This uncertainty cost the team key points and the Eagles fell 25-23.
The second set went the Eagles way primarily because the Eagles serving turned up the pressure and caught CU repeatedly on their heels. The CU offense became predictable and despite a poor kill performance in the set (only 5 kills), the Eagles hung on for a 25-23 win.
The third set saw a repeat of the 2nd in terms of serving efficacy. CSE was able to hit for a number of aces though and opened a huge lead midway through the match to put CU away 25-18.
The Eagles finished off CU in the 4th set thanks to the passing of Misato Oya and Chanice Sears which allowed Samantha St. Germain to find Kareemah Muhammad on the outside for key kills. The Eagles had a 23-18 lead and just about saw that evaporate (24-22) as the Eagles had a total of 7 serving errors in the set, 3 of them from the 20 point mark to point 24. But, as was familiar in this match, Libero Misato Oya made a perfect dig pass to Sam St. Germain who found Chanice Sears on the outside for a kill and the victory.
Captain Samantha St. Germain had another season high effort with 19 assists and chipped in with 4 aces, 3 digs and 2 block assists. Chanice Sears had a solid day with 7 kills and a team leading 9 digs with only 2 reception errors out of 13 attempts. Kareemah Muhammad was again the offensive star with her second double digit kill effort (11) and added 6 digs and 2 block assists. Jackie Scott and Luisa Franco were outstanding anchoring the back end of the serving rotation, hitting for 7 of the team's 12 aces with only 3 errors. But the most important contribution was by far that of newcomer Misato Oya who filled in for Carmela Sellitto in the Libero slot. Misato was a perfect 100% in serve receptions, having no errors in 26 attempts. She rated a 2.27 pass rating for the match which is the highest rating thus far this year. She also added 8 digs in the match. Misato's passing and digs anchored one of the best offensive outputs by CSE this year and gave the team a glimpse of the future passing ability of the team.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
CSE'S GRITTY PERFORMANCE NOT ENOUGH VS. CEDAR CREST
The Screaming Eagles had a great crowd on hand and a great cause to play for in the DIG PINK matchup versus Cedar Crest. The Star Spangled Banner was sung beautifully, the dancers got the crowd going and the team's play in the first set was inspiring. The set was a back and forth affair that saw both passing games falter at times and each offense having trouble finding a rhythm. Cedar Crest caught the Eagles in a bad rotation at the end of set 1 and the Eagles could not recover from the late deficit and went down 25-20.
The second set started amazingly well for the Eagles. CSE built a 13-6 lead and never looked back. Cedar Crest mounted a comeback late but CSE had control of the match and finished it out, 25-23.
The third set proved to be a frustrating one as the Eagles could not get their passing game on track and although they were not giving up aces, the quality of the passes were such that the team could not run consistent offense. Cedar Crest was on top early and remained there until the end of the set. CSE tried to mount a comeback but never really threatned Cedar Crest (25-15).
The last set saw a desperate CSE team try too hard to make a play. Too many early errors the built a 13-5 Cedar Crest lead all but spelled doom for the Eagles. Kareemah Muhammad however, had other ideas. She proceeded to serve the Eagles to within 3 at 16-13. Unfortunately, Cedar Crest made a move of their own and quickly reestablished the lead at 21-13. At 22-15, CSE yet again made a run behind Chanice Sears and closed to within 3 at 23-20 but that was as close as they would get on this evening.
Captains Chanice Sears and Carmela Sellitto were stellar from the service line, hitting for 10 of the team's 16 aces. Chanice was also perfect from a reception perspective and also led the team in digs with 9. Captain Samantha St. Germain handed out 13 assists while chipping in 4 kills of her own. Subhana Wrights was an impact player at the net with 4 kills and 3 blocks. The player of the match was Chanice Sears for her impact on all facets of the game.
The second set started amazingly well for the Eagles. CSE built a 13-6 lead and never looked back. Cedar Crest mounted a comeback late but CSE had control of the match and finished it out, 25-23.
The third set proved to be a frustrating one as the Eagles could not get their passing game on track and although they were not giving up aces, the quality of the passes were such that the team could not run consistent offense. Cedar Crest was on top early and remained there until the end of the set. CSE tried to mount a comeback but never really threatned Cedar Crest (25-15).
The last set saw a desperate CSE team try too hard to make a play. Too many early errors the built a 13-5 Cedar Crest lead all but spelled doom for the Eagles. Kareemah Muhammad however, had other ideas. She proceeded to serve the Eagles to within 3 at 16-13. Unfortunately, Cedar Crest made a move of their own and quickly reestablished the lead at 21-13. At 22-15, CSE yet again made a run behind Chanice Sears and closed to within 3 at 23-20 but that was as close as they would get on this evening.
Captains Chanice Sears and Carmela Sellitto were stellar from the service line, hitting for 10 of the team's 16 aces. Chanice was also perfect from a reception perspective and also led the team in digs with 9. Captain Samantha St. Germain handed out 13 assists while chipping in 4 kills of her own. Subhana Wrights was an impact player at the net with 4 kills and 3 blocks. The player of the match was Chanice Sears for her impact on all facets of the game.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
EAGLES LET ONE SLIP AWAY
CSE gave their fans an amazing match on Saturday against College of New Rochelle but came up 2 points short of a victory. The Eagles got off to a slow start in set #1 but won key, crucial points, coming from 6 points down early, to win 25-23. Set #2 was a far different set, mainly because the CSE offense remained unproductive and the team couldn't overcome that deficiency with its serving in this set. The Eagles fell 25-17. In set #3, the Eagles' offense had its best production of the year, clicking for 10 kills behind an outstanding performance by freshman Kareemah Muhammad. That burst of offensive production was enough to derail College of New Rochelle 25-17 in the set. The Eagles were 1 set away from their first victory of the year and seemed ready to take that opportunity.
Set #4 saw the Eagles have a similar start to the first set and the team this time could not rebound as they had in set #1. College of New Rochelle build up a 15-7 lead and never looked back. Set #4 went to CNR 25-17.
CNR must've thought that the 5th set was theirs after the first 6 points in the 5th set. CNR led 5-1 and the Eagles' offense looked as anemic as ever. However, the serving of Co-Captains Carmela Sellitto and Chanice Sears brought the Eagles back and the team held the lead 8-7 at the halfway point of set #5. The Eagles could not sustain momentum though as key hitting errors hurt their cause. CSE trailed 14-11 late but the Eagles' defense held tough and with CNR still up 14-13 late in the match, the Eagles looked like they had tied it at 14-14. However, after a discussion with a linesperson, the head referee overturned the earlier decision and the Eagles fell 15-13.
The Eagle disappointment was palpable but the team had many breakthrough performances. Kareemah Muhammed had the first double digit kill total for the season (10K). Carmela Sellitto and Chanice Sears were stellar from the service line, hitting for 10 aces and led the defensive efforts of the Eagles by totaling 27 digs. As a team, the Eagles seemed to find their offense over the last 3 sets. The Eagles hit for 23 K to only 11 Errors. That effectiveness in the best of any 3 set total by the Eagles during this season. The Eagles will try to better their fortune on Wednesday night at home versus Cedar Crest College.
Set #4 saw the Eagles have a similar start to the first set and the team this time could not rebound as they had in set #1. College of New Rochelle build up a 15-7 lead and never looked back. Set #4 went to CNR 25-17.
CNR must've thought that the 5th set was theirs after the first 6 points in the 5th set. CNR led 5-1 and the Eagles' offense looked as anemic as ever. However, the serving of Co-Captains Carmela Sellitto and Chanice Sears brought the Eagles back and the team held the lead 8-7 at the halfway point of set #5. The Eagles could not sustain momentum though as key hitting errors hurt their cause. CSE trailed 14-11 late but the Eagles' defense held tough and with CNR still up 14-13 late in the match, the Eagles looked like they had tied it at 14-14. However, after a discussion with a linesperson, the head referee overturned the earlier decision and the Eagles fell 15-13.
The Eagle disappointment was palpable but the team had many breakthrough performances. Kareemah Muhammed had the first double digit kill total for the season (10K). Carmela Sellitto and Chanice Sears were stellar from the service line, hitting for 10 aces and led the defensive efforts of the Eagles by totaling 27 digs. As a team, the Eagles seemed to find their offense over the last 3 sets. The Eagles hit for 23 K to only 11 Errors. That effectiveness in the best of any 3 set total by the Eagles during this season. The Eagles will try to better their fortune on Wednesday night at home versus Cedar Crest College.
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