By: Brooklyn Brant
With a district win on the line, Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) rose to the challenge to defeat Beachside High School (BHS) on October 16th. The Sharks won all three sets with scores of 25-23, 27-25, and 25-18. This is a huge deal for the team because this is the first time they have beaten the Barracudas since the first game they played in 2022.
Both schools battled it out at every point in the first two sets. Eventually, the Sharks’ offense came out on top being led by sophomores, Khloe Murray and Vivienne Woodbury. Together, they had 21 kills and to top that off Woodbury controlled the service line with two aces. Murray got some help from senior, Haydin Froelich and her 41 assists. In the last set, the Sharks came through for the win.
“I’m really happy about our big win against Beachside and I’m excited to continue playing with the team and see how far we go.”
khloe murray (10)
This win moves Ponte Vedra’s record up to 14-12. As for Beachside, this is only their third loss this season. Murray was named player of the game for her outstanding performance. She says, “I’m really happy about our big win against Beachside and I’m excited to continue playing with the team and see how far we go.” In the week of the 19th, PVHS plays Fleming Island High School for the second time and BHS plays Leon High School.
Pictured: Brianna Rhilman (10) getting set to score another PVHS Sharks point
