Volleyball: The Tampa Bay Area Report — Aug. 23, 2023

It was a busy night of volleyball with many teams opening the regular season.  Take a look back at the scores and top performers, then check out what’s ahead tonight with a match to watch, along with the county schedules.

Tuesday’s County Scoreboards

Hernando County

Nature Coast 3, Weeki Wachee 1

Springstead 3, Central 0

Hernando Christian 3, Real Life Christian 0

Hernando 3, Citrus 0

Prime time player of the night

Emily Miller, Springstead: Led the Eagles with 18 kills and four digs in a win over Central.

Other prime time performers

Katie Charlow, Hernando Christian: Had 11 kills and four blocks in a win over Real Life Christian.

Dylan Elferdink, Weeki Wachee: Ended up with 11 digs and nine kills in a loss to Nature Coast.

Mackenziee Graf, Hernando Christian: Finished with 21 assists in a win over Real Life Christian.

Madison Guzik, Hernando: Had 11 assists and 11 digs in a win over Central.

Brooke Hart, Hernando: Recorded 13 digs, eight assists and six kills in a win over Central.

Isabella Nunag, Springstead: Directed the offense with 21 assists in a win over Central.

Marlee Schumaker, Weeki Wachee: Recorded 11 kills, eight digs and four blocks in a loss to Nature Coast.

Isabel Shelby, Weeki Wachee: Finished with 33 assists and 10 digs in a loss to Nature Coast.

Kaiya Ward, Hernando: Ended up with 13 kills and five digs in a win over Central.

Hillsborough County

Lakeside Christian 3, Brandon Academy 2

Tampa SLAM 3, Brooks DeBartolo 1

Bayshore Christian 3, Winthrop College Prep 0

Tampa Prep 3, Sickles 0

North Tampa Christian 3, Seffner Christian 2

Academy of the Holy Names 3, Keswick Christian 0

St. Petersburg Catholic at Cambridge Christian, 7

Plant 3, Lake Brantley 0

Lennard 3, East Bay 0

Tampa Bay Tech 3, King 0

Robinson 3, Leto 0

Bloomingdale 3, Freedom 0

Strawberry Crest 3, Armwood 0

Wharton at Alonso, 7

Riverview 3, Jefferson 0

Gaither 3, Sumner 2

Newsome at Hillsborough, 7:30

Prime time player of the night

Danielle Galfond, Wharton: Led the Wildcats with 21 assists and nine digs in a win over Alonso.

Other prime time performers

Caroline Arnold, Academy of the Holy Names: Had 34 assists and six digs in a win over Keswick Christian.

Michaela Clayton, Academy of the Holy Names: Recorded 11 digs and nine kills in a win over Keswick Christian.

Kiera Folsom, Strawberry Crest: Was selected as the Max Preps player of the match in a win over Armwood.

Victoria Hornedo-Diaz, Tampa SLAM: Finished with 18 assists and 14 digs in a win over Brooks DeBartolo.

Brooke Knox, Seffner Christian: Ended up with 14 assists and 14 digs in a loss to North Tampa Christian.

Addison Machado, Alonso: Had 12 assists and five kills in a loss to Wharton.

Nya McFadden, Armwood: Was selected as the MaxPreps player of the match in a loss to Strawberry Crest.

Sophie Puleo, Academy of the Holy Names: Finished with 12 kills and seven digs in a win over Keswick Christian.

Karelys Rolon, Tampa SLAM: Recorded 19 kills, 10 digs and four service aces in a win over Brooks DeBartolo.

Kiera Snyder, Seffner Christian: Had 14 digs, five blocks and four kills in a loss to North Tampa Christian.

Josiya Teague, Wharton: Finished with 11 kills, four aces and three digs in a win over Alonso.

Pasco County

River Ridge 3, Gulf 0

Mitchell 3, Zephyrhills 0

Wiregrass Ranch 3, Bishop McLaughlin 0

Calvary Christian at Sunlake, 7:30

Prime time player of the night

Madilyn Way, River Ridge: Led the Royal Knights with 13 aces and six digs in a win over Gulf.

Other prime time performers

Jenna Boggs, River Ridge: Finished with 26 assists and seven digs in a win over Gulf.

Cassandra Kendall, River Ridge: Recorded eight kills and eight digs in a win over Gulf.

Mackenna Lofthouse, Mitchell: Ended up with 10 assists and three digs in a win over Zephyrhills.

Taryn Newton, Mitchell: Had 10 kills and five aces in a win over Zephyrhills.

Jaylie Trautner, Mitchell: Recorded 20 assists, five aces and four digs in a win over Zephyrhills.

Pinellas County

Lakeside Christian 3, Brandon Academy 2

Northside Christian 3, Admiral Farragut 0

Academy of the Holy Names 3, Keswick Christian 0

St. Petersburg Catholic 3, Cambridge Christian 2

Lakeland George Jenkins 3, Canterbury 0

Hollins 3, Clearwater 0

Calvary Christian 3, Sunlake 0

Prime time player of the night

Elle Smith, Northside Christian: Led the Mustangs with 34 assists and nine digs in a win over Admiral Farragut.

Other prime time performers

Olivia Burns, Calvary Christian: Had nine kills and three digs in a win over Sunlake.

Kayla Gross, Northside Christian: Recorded 18 digs in a win over Admiral Farragut.

Taylor Parks, Calvary Christian: Ended up with 34 assists and nine digs in a win over Sunlake.

Leah Richason, Northside Christian: Finished with 13 kills and four assists in a win over Admiral Farragut.

Emarie Straw, Calvary Christian: Recorded 10 kills and three aces in a win over Sunlake.

What to watch tonight

Clearwater Central Catholic at Osceola, 7:30

The visiting Marauders, who won the Class 3A state title last season, kick off their season against another perennial playoff contender from Pinellas County. The Warriors, who made the Class 5A region finals a year ago, are led by Julia Fidelis and Ashley Percifield. Despite losing some key starters, CCC still has a solid starting lineup with Taylor Bedinghaus and Josie Hensley leading the way. 

Tonight’s county schedules

Hillsborough County

Jefferson at Sickles, 7

St. Petersburg Catholic at Bell Creek Academy, 7

Spoto at Freedom, 7:30

Pinellas County

St. Petersburg Catholic at Bell Creek Academy, 7

Largo at Countryside, 7:15

Clearwater Central Catholic at Osceola, 7:30

Pinellas Park at Seminole, 7:30

Tarpon Springs at East Lake, 7:30