Taconic Claims State Tournament Berth

LEE, Mass. – Gracelyn Cormier put down a team-high nine kills, and the Taconic volleyball team Thursday beat Lee in the Thunder’s seventh five-set match of the fall.

 

Cormier served seven aces and pulled up seven digs in the 25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 19-25, 15-11 win.

 

“Gracie is leading our team offensively by example while she expands on her own game mixing her power with smart tipping and pushing,” Taconic coach Lance Fyfe said. “Our net players are learning new things just by watching her play and it's really starting to show.”

 

Isla DiMassimo anchored Taconic’s defense with 19 digs and served three aces.

 

Frances Macioge and Kiara Buston split setting duties with 12 and seven assists, respectively, and Macioge pulled up eight digs to go with four aces and three kills in a busy night.

 

“Jill Koomson had her best match of the season to help celebrate her birthday,” Fyfe said. “She racked up 10 direct points with 6 kills and 4 aces to go with 3 digs and an assist.”

 

Taconic (10-6) secured a berth in the state tournament with Thursday’s win. It continues its regular season on Tuesday when it visits Wahconah.

 

Lee (6-8) Tuesday goes to Pittsfield.