2007 Summit JV Women's Volleyball

Day Date Site Opponent Time Varsity Result (5-7)
Fri
09/07
H
Parsippany
4:00PM Won 25-23, 25-17 The JV squad began their season with a win for the first time in the last 5 years! The Hilltoppers had a rough game 1 losing 4 points due to rotational errors.

However, the steady leadership and play of Co-captains Anne Chan, Jennifer Butler and Sarah Anderson as well as the contributions of newcomers Megan Jiang and Maya Williams held the Hilltoppers in the game. Trailing 23-22, Wendoly Vargas stepped up to serve and after 1 ace and 2 service points, SHS had pulled out the come from behind win in game 1.

Game 2 was a closely contested affair with both teams making runs midway through the game (SHS ran off straight points to a 13-7 lead and Parsippany 4 consecutive points to trail only 13-11) but the Hilltopper serving prowess overwhelmed Parsippany late and -leading 19-17- they closed out the match behind sophomore Simone Hairston's serving (6 service points,
1 ace) 25-17.
Mon
09/10
A
4:00PM Lost 20-25, 25-21, 15-10 The JV squad looked as good as ever during a hard fought game 1. The Hilltopper serving kept HP under pressure and forced many free balls that the Hilltoppers converted into points.

Maybe it was overconfidence, maybe lack of concentration but one thing became clear early in game 2: mistakes were going to play a factor in the game. Summit commited uncharacteristic passing errors, and looked out of sorts on defense. HP kept pressuring the Hilltopper defense with hard, consistent serving and it looked like the game was going to be a blowout until Wendoly Vargas and Anne Chan's serving brought SHS back into the game (23-15 to 23-21). Unfortunately, the deficit was too great and Summit lost game 2.

Summit fell behind early (7-2) but managed to straighten out its passing game and fought to within 3 at 9-6. HP's serving attack continued to be the difference though and within 1 rotation they had game point at 14-6. Once again the Hilltoppers used their serving (Anne Chan) to cut the lead to 14-10 and forcing a timeout from HP but the lead was too much to overcome and the Hilltoppers succumbed in game 3 15-10.

Sophomore Megan Jiang continued her steady play at setter while Emily Machlin continued to be a force behind the service line. Anne Chan was steady on serve and an effective defensive force while the front row play of Jen Butler continued to make an impact. This much improved squad has taken great strides thus far but consistency will be the test of this young JV team.

Wed
09/12
H
Rahway
4:00PM
Lost
Fri
09/14
A
4:00PM
Lost
Thu
09/20
H
West Essex
 4:00PM
Won 25-17, 25-9 The Hilltoppers were dominant all around over West Essex in both games. Junior Brid Lee-Egan led the team on defense with 5 digs. Co-Captain Sarah Anderson helped the team with 3 kills and an added dig, WhileCo-Captain Jen Butler dominated the front with 3 kills and 3 blocks. Congratulations to the Lady Hilltoppers for their outstanding second win of the season.
Tue
09/25
A
4:00PM
Lost 25-10, 20-25, 25-23 Summit lost to Livingston after going to an exciting third game. Sophomore Pam McCaddin showed her defensive skills all around the court, but it wasn't enough to come from behind.

In game 2 the lady hilltoppers fought back in an exciting game. Co-captain Jen Butler led the team offensively with 15 attacks and 3 kills. While backcourt was covered by Emily Machlin, who by the end of the third game led the team defensively with 5 digs.

Early in game 3 Livingston had a 8-point lead due to defensive errors made by the Hilltoppers. Midway through the game Summit fought back and began dominating both offensively and defensively. Jen Butler's serving brought Summit back into the game, where the tables turned and Summit took the lead. Ultimately, despite the effort put forth by the Hilltoppers, Livingston was able to pull through in an exciting game.

Thu
09/27
A
4:00PM
Won 18-25, 25-15, 25-22

Game 1- Loss 25-18  The Hilltoppers struggled in game 1 never able to catch up to Mt. Olive.

Game 2- The Lady Hilltoppers came back strong during game two.  Setter Megan Jiang led to team with 3 assists helping junior Wendoly Vargas with her 3 kills.

Game 3- In this exciting game Summit and Mount Olive kept battling for the lead throughout the entire game.  Setter Emily Machlin led the team with 4 assists, while Co-captain Sarah Anderson led the team in passing with a score of 1.9 and added 3 kills offensively.  Middle blocker Jeanelle Augustin contributed with 3 kills.
Fri
09/28
H
Parsippany Hills
4:00PM
Won 25-15, 25-19

Summit dominated in a two game victory against Parsippany Hills on Friday.  Wendoly Vargas  led the team serving acing 5 of her 11 serves.  Defense was led by Sarah Anderson  who had 9 digs, while Brid Lee-Egan followed with 4.  Offense was lead by Jen Butler killing 5 of her 7 attacks, while Jeanelle Augustin showed her skills blocking.
Tue
10/02
A
4:00PM
Lost 26-24, 25-19 The Lady Hilltoppers were outplayed by Chatham in a two game defeat at Chatham

Game 1 was a close match until the end, with the lead flopping back and forth between both teams.  Emily Machlin led the team defensively digging 5 balls.  While setter Megan Jiang helped offensively with 8 assists.  In the end Chatham was able to pull through and win.

During game 2 Summit was dominated by Chatham the entire time.  Despite the offensive skills of Co-captain Anne Chan  and her 3 kills against Chatham the small mishaps ultimately ended in a loss for the Hilltoppers.
Thu
10/04
A
4:00PM

WIN 21-25, 27-25, 25-18

Summit battled it out to the very end in their three game victory over Parsippany on Thursday.  Slow movement in the first game led to a defeat despite strong serving by co-captain Anne Chan.

During Game 2 the Lady Hilltoppers seemed to liven up.  The battle of the lead began once again but the offensive attacks of Jen Butler, Wendoly Vargas, and Jeanelle Augusin propelled the girls to their 27-25 win.
Tue
10/09
H
Hanover Park
4:00PM

WIN 25-20, 25-18 The second meeting between SHS and Hanover Park was an intense one.  The Lady Hilltoppers were determined to reverse the outcome from the first meeting between the two teams.  During game 1 both teams battled it out until the end when Summit came out on top.  Nyree Holmes led the team defensively with a passing score of 2.5.

In game 2 the Hilltoppers dominated in all areas of play.  Hanover Park could not compete with the serves produced by Jen Butler or Nyree Holmes.  And defensive plays by Catharine Rojas and her 3 digs prevented the attackers from HP to win points needed to stay in the game. 
Thu
10/11
H
Mendham
4:00PM
Lost 25-10, 25-21 The lady Hilltoppers lost In the second meeting between Summit and Mendham. In game one Summit's defense could not compete against the attacks and serves it recieved from Mendham.

Despite a 9-0 lead created by the serving of Emily Machlin in the first rotation Summit was unable to hold the lead. Middle blocker Pam McCaddin helped offensively killing 3 of her 4 attacks while in front, but even with the effort put forth by the Hilltoppers, Mendham out played them and ended up defeating Summit in two games.
Sat 10/13 Tom's River North Tournament
The Lady Hilltoppers traveled down to Tom's River on Saturday to compete in their first tourament.

Round 1 SHS vs Rumson Fair Haven
Won 16-21, 22-20, 19-14
Despite a slow start to the day Summit was able to win the second two games against Rumston Fair Haven. Jeanelle Augustin led the team serving acing 3 of her 4 serves. While Wendoly Vargas and Sarah Anderson helped the team defensively with 4 and 5 digs.

Round 2 SHS vs. Toms River East
Lost 21-9, 21-11, 21-13
The Hilltoppers could not handle. the offensive attacks and the movement on defense put forth by the girls of Toms River East. A good effort was put forth by Nyree Holmes who aced 4 of her 7 serves. Pam McCaddin movements defensively helped the team with her 9 digs. The attack errors and the inability to finish attacks resulted in the loss for the girls.

Round 3 SHS vs Monsignor Donovan
Win 21-17, 21-18, 21-18
Summit defeated Monsignor Donovan in all three games. Megan Jiang, who served at 100% and aced 2 of her 12 serves, and Emily Machlin (acing 4 of
16 serves) led the team with serving. Despit slow movement there were good plays made both offensively and defensively with Pam McCaddin passing at a 2.3 and Wendoly Vargas following with a 1.7 Brid Lee-Egan also helped out on the back line moving to the ball and making some key plays.

Semi Finals SHS vs Eastern
Lost 25-11
The long day took its toll on the girls of Summit. Serving errors and the inability to create offensive plays cost the girls. After a time out the girls began to pick up the pace with passings of above 2 made by Jen Butler, Emily Machlin, and Pam McCaddin, and offensive attacks made by Wedonly Vargas and Jen Butler gained points against the southern NJ powerhouse. The comeback came only a little too late and it was impossible for the girls to come from behind.

Tue
10/16
H
West Morris Central
4:00PM
Thu
10/18
A
4:00PM
Mon
10/22
H
Union Catholic
4:00PM
Tue
10/23
H
Livingston
4:00PM
Thu
10/25
H
Mount Olive
4:00PM
Mon
10/29
H
Chatham
4:00PM
Tue
10/30
A
4:00PM