Rensselaer Athletic Department

🏐 Lady Bombers Volleyball Recap 🏐 The Rensselaer Middle School 8th Grade Lady Bombers hosted the Twin Lakes Indians Tuesday night for their season opener! 🔥 A Team came out strong and earned their first win of the season in straight sets (25-18, 25-18)! • Serving: Leia Rendant went 18/20 with 5 aces, Lexi Rehn 5/6 with 1 ace, Azzie Agnew 4/5 with 3 aces, Brynlee Wuethrich 3/3 with 3 aces, and Marlee Graf 1/2 with 1 ace. • Passing: Madigan Cawby 7/8, Azzie Agnew 6/6, Leia Rendant 5/5, Jessa Courtney 4/5. • Digs: Jessa Courtney racked up 18, Madigan Cawby had 9, Azzie Agnew added 7, Lexi Rehn with 4, and Marlee Graf, Paige Hurley, Leia Rendant each with 1. • Assists: Lexi Rehn dished out 27, with Jessa Courtney adding 7, Madigan Cawby 6, Azzie Agnew 5, Paige Hurley 1, and Marlee Graf & Leia Rendant each with 1. • Kills: Azzie Agnew slammed down 11, Paige Hurley had 6, Leia Rendant with 3, and Marlee Graf with 1. • Tips: Azzie Agnew led with 7, while Marlee Graf, Lexi Rehn, and Brynlee Wuethrich each had 1. The A team played with focus, teamwork, and hustle—covering the court and proving their hard work at practice is paying off! 💥 💪 B Team battled hard in their match, falling in two close sets (15-25, 20-25), but showing grit and determination the whole way. • Serving: Mia Ruiz was perfect 5/5 with 4 aces, Bianca Aponte 4/6 with 3 aces, Khloee Hanley 4/6, Aryonnah Fontaine 2/2, Nella Lakin 2/3 with 1 ace, and Aliyah Steele 1/3. • Passing: Nella Lakin 5/6, Mia Ruiz 5/5, Bianca Aponte 3/5, Khloee Hanley 3/4, Aliyah Steele 1/3. • Assists: Nella Lakin led with 11, Bianca Aponte added 8, Mia Ruiz had 6, and Aryonnah Fontaine & Aliyah Steele each with 2. • Kills: Aryonnah Fontaine and Mia Ruiz each put down 2, while Bianca Aponte and Aliyah Steele had 1 apiece. • Tips: Bianca Aponte with 3 and Khloee Hanley with 1. Though the scoreboard didn’t swing their way, the B team showed heart, hustle, and growth that will make them stronger all season long. 💙 The Lady Bombers are back in action Thursday when the A team hosts the Hebron Hawks. 👏 Congratulations Lady Bombers—way to start the season strong!