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Franklin Pierce
Breezes Past
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 31, 2006) – The Franklin Pierce women’s volleyball team earned a 3-1 victory (30-19, 27-30, 30-11, 30-17) over American International College in Northeast-10 Conference action this evening at Butova Gym. Freshman Caitlynn Parnell (Medina, Texas/Medina) led the Franklin Pierce offense, posting a team-high 14 kills to go with six digs and three blocks. Sophomore Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) registered a match-high .476 hitting percentage with 11 kills and six blocks, while freshman Katie Ristow (Miami, Fla./Miami Killian SHS) notched nine kills,12 digs, and six service aces in the victory. Freshman Megan Feldmeth (South Pasadena, Calif./South Pasadena) was also solid in the victory, totaling six kills (.455 hitting percentage) and four service aces. Sophomore setter Karissa Hookstadt (Camarillo, Calif./Camarillo) paced the Ravens offense with 39 assists, while senior captain Michelle McConnell (Elora, Ontario/Centre Wellington) led the Ravens defensively, recording a team-high 16 digs. Franklin Pierce (18-9, 9-5 NE-10) will travel to Bryant University on Friday to participated in the 2006 Northeast-10 Conference Tournament. American International concludes its season with an overall record of 4-14 and a 2-12 mark in the NE-10. |
