Hornets rally to win District title

By: Ed Weaver  /  November 2, 2012

The Wellsboro Volleyball team was on the brink of elimination, but battled back to claim the District IV Class AA title over rival Mansfield.

The Hornets split matches with Mansfield earlier in the year, with their most recent match resulting in a 1-3 loss back in September. This time, the Hornets turned the tables when it mattered the most.

Wellsboro dropped the first set 25-17, won the next 25-13, dropped the third 25-18 and closed things out by winning the final two sets 25-23 and 15-6.

"We liked to give people a show," Senior Hannah Zuchowski said.

The Hornets head to the state regional game at Dallas High School at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday against the District 2 champion.

Zuchowski led Wellsboro with 33 kills and she added 24 digs and 21 points in the victory. Senior Mackenzie Marple had four kills and 22 assists and Junior Alex Kurtz had four kills and 10 points, along with 16 assists. Junior Katie Straniere had 25 digs in the match and Junior Maggie Smith finished with 12 points for Wellsboro.

WellsboroAthletics.com would like to congratulate the team on their title and wish them luck in the PIAA State Playoffs.