Westfield’s John Bucko blocks the path of the ball. (Photo by Chris Putz)
LUDLOW – The Westfield High School boys’ volleyball team is headed back to the postseason.
Westfield secured a tournament berth with its eighth victory in a 16-match season schedule, a 3-0 sweep of host Ludlow. It will be the Bombers’ ninth playoff berth in 10 seasons.
“It was a quality road win for us today in a tough environment,” Westfield coach Tyler Wingate said. “We played a very efficient match with great energy throughout.”
Westfield posted set scores of 25-13, 25-22, 25-19.
John Bucko (10 kills, 4 blocks), Manny Golob (14 kills, 5 digs, 2 aces), Ivan Zuev (17 digs, 3 aces), Chris Paradis (16 assists, 1 ace), and Eric Shilyuk (11 assists, 2 aces, 8 digs) led the Bombers (8-4 overall, 4-3 league).
Westfield blanks Central
BOYS’ TENNIS
Westfield 5, Central 0
Chris Unger (6-3, 6-1), Jacob Barbieri (6-1, 6-4), and Tristin Viale (7-6, (8-6), 6-3) won at first, second, and third singles, respectively for Westfield, which improved to 8-0 with a shutout.
Bombers’ Alec Best and Casey McKenzie were victorious at first doubles, 6-2, 6-1, and Rob Bernadara and Robbie Maxton won at second doubles, 7-6, (8-6), 6-1.
Panthers stop Saints
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
Cathedral 12, St. Mary 8
Aisling Butler recorded a hat trick (3 goals) and Lauren Chapdelaine collected 1 goal and 3 assists to lead St. Mary.
Andrea Watson, Jillian Watson, and Taylor Marshall scored one goal apiece for the Saints. Nikki Green had one assist.
St. Mary Carly Woodruff made eight saves.
Julia Talbot (5 goals) and Nicole Denver (4) combined for nine of Cathedral’s 12 goals.
