Varsity started the week undefeated in District, holding a commanding 3-game lead with five left to play. They were looking to mathematically clinch a playoff spot in a pair of games against SBISD opponents.

The Spartans travelled to Northbrook on Tuesday to take on the Raiders. In a thoroughly dominant performance, Stratford prevailed 25-5, 25-1, 25-5. Northbrook found it nearly impossible to score regardless of the lineup combination Coach A threw at them.

On Friday, Stratford hosted Spring Woods. The game started early to accommodate those attending the homecoming football game. The Spartans took care of business quickly with a 25-8, 25-10, 25-5 victory.

During the Spring Woods game, senior outside hitter extraordinaire Skylar George achieved her 1,000th kill, adding yet another milestone to her outstanding high school career. In the upcoming matches, we look forward to seeing Sharlotte McClintock and Emma Hickman EACH eclipse 100 blocks on the season!

Varsity remains undefeated in District and has now mathematically clinched a playoff spot and a top two finish in District. One victory in any of the next three games will lock up the District title.

Stratford hosts Cy Ridge on Tuesday at 5:30. Then Friday, the Spartans play again at home at 5:30, looking for their first season sweep against archrival Memorial since the 2008 season.

Your support for this match toward the District title has been overwhelming. Come on out and let’s cheer these ladies on to victory.

This week’s stats include:

Sharlotte McClintock – 9 kills (.643 hitting efficiency), 2 blocks, 3 digs, 4 aces

Emma Hickman – 6 kills (.667 hitting efficiency), 3 blocks

Skylar George – 24 kills (.667 hitting efficiency), 6 digs, 3 aces

Nina Terry – 4 aces, 9 digs, 33 assists

Audrey Cook – 2 aces, 16 assists

Olivia Abbott – 8 digs, 5 aces, 4 assists

Izzy Rodriguez – 9 digs, 3 aces, 3 assists

Sophie Corbeil – 8 kills (.353 hitting efficiency)

Chloe Popkin – 8 kills (.462 hitting efficiency), 2 aces