No. 4 Women's Volleyball concludes 2024 homestand with another sweep
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
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Conestoga (3-8, 3-8) | 17 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
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Humber (10-0, 10-0) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
By: Fernando Bossoes
Humber Athletics Communications
ETOBICOKE – No. 4 Humber women's volleyball (10-0, 1st West) said "Goodbye" to its home crowd for the first half of the season with a three-set victory (25-17, 25-19, 25-19) over the Conestoga Condors (3-8, 8th West) at the Hawks' Nest. The win extended Humber's home win streak to 19 matches, dating back to Feb. 9, 2023. Hannah Manners and Amy Connelly led the charge for the Hawks, recording 25 points collectively, including Manners' game-high 14 points.
Match Recap
It was a bittersweet farewell at the Hawks' Nest as Humber women's volleyball played its final home game of 2024, with the team set to return on Jan. 2, 2025, against the Redeemer Royals. Despite being the underdog on paper, the Conestoga Condors, fueled by a three-game winning streak, aimed to upset the home crowd.
The Condors stuck to their game early, keeping the first set competitive as they trailed by just one point at 16-15. With Conestoga in the rear, the Hawks urgently needed to find their rhythm. Hannah Manners sat on the driver's seat, leading the first set with six points as Humber broke the Condors' momentum and closed it out 25-17.
After a hard-fought opening set, both teams returned to the court with the same intensity. While Conestoga never managed to take the lead, the Hawks struggled to maintain their momentum, building a comfortable lead at 16-9 to see the Condors close the gap. Leading 20-18, fourth-year outside hitter Lexie Zicari took control, scoring three of Humber's final five points to secure the second set 25-19.
With the scoreboard tight, the Condors battled to keep this match alive, reaching a 9-9 tie with the home team. However, mid-game proved to be Humber's best friend once again, as the Hawks surged ahead 19-14 with Amy Connelly and Caroline Klich's monstrous double block that forced Conestoga to call a timeout. Humber did not slow down after the quick break, staying hot and wrapping up the match 25-19.
Fourth-year player Averi Bodnar was named the Player of the Game, recording two kills and one service ace.
Humber Highlights
- The Hawks have never lost to Conestoga, holding a 28-0 all-time record that dates back to Oct. 27, 2010.
- Humber extends its win streak to 37 against the OCAA, dating back to Feb. 11, 2023.
- Chris Wilkins boasts a 443-62 all-time record as Humber's head coach.
- Amanda Larsen leads the OCAA with an average of 1.09 blocks per set.
- Humber leads the league with a .293 swing percentage.
- Kennedy Williscroft sits second in the OCAA with an average of 8.22 assists per set.
What's Next?
The Hawks have one final match before wrapping up the first half of the season. Humber will gear up to Windsor, Ont., to face the No. 11 St. Clair Saints (9-0, 2nd West) on Saturday, Nov. 30. Tune in on OCAA Live to support the Hawks in their last match of the year.
