Bristol Eastern volleyball sweeps to victory in first round of state tournament

Bristol Eastern volleyball advances to Class L second-round play on Monday. | Mike Letendre

Bristol Eastern hosted WCA in the first round of the CIAC state tournament Monday night, and the Lancers proved to be too much for the visitors, winning in straight sets, 25-11, 25-21, and 25-15.

Eastern was dominant in the first set and never really let up throughout the match.

The Lancers had multiple standout performers on the night. Gabby Caucci had 14 kills, 11 digs, and one ace. Adrianna Real pounded 18 kills and had six digs and four aces. Naseem Hennouch distributed 39 assists, and added one kill, three digs and an ace. Kamila Mateo Rivera kicked in with two kills, three digs and two aces. Samara Paranzino added two kills and Jamayrie McRae Arroyo had one kill.

WCA’s Kendra Cameron had 10 kills, Melene Ramos five kills, and Skylynn Chao sent up 11 assists.

Bristol Eastern improved to 13-8 and will play the winner of today’s match between #7 Stratford and # 26 Wethersfield on Thursday.

WCA finished the year with a 13-9 record.


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