NORTH MANCHESETER – In its second meeting against the Whitko volleyball team, Manchester had a better showing Thursday night at home, but the same result. On Aug. 29, Manchester was swept in three games at Whitko, but in the rematch, the teams played all five games, with Whitko once again coming out on top, 15-25, 25-17, 25-22, 18-25, 15-10. Whitko was led by Maddie Gawthrop and Whitney Hobbs. Gawthrop posted a team-high 10 kills and four aces, while also finishing with two blocks. Hobbs was also impressive, recording nine kills, five blocks and two aces. For Manchester, Sydney Snep had 10 kills and nine aces. Whitko is at Rochester Monday and Manchester’s next match is Tuesday at home against Fort Wayne Canterbury. WHITKO DEF. MANCHESTER 15-25, 25-17, 25-22, 18-25, 15-10 Aces – Sydney Snep (M) 9, Maddie Gawthrop (W) 4, Elaine Warner (W) 3, Whitney Hobbs (W) 2; Assists – Warner (W) 30, Rae Bedke (M) 27; Blocks – W. Hobbs (W) 5, Gawthrop (W) 2; Digs – Dana Hobbs (W) 14, Marrett Metzger 11; Kills – Gawthrop (W) 10, Snep (M) 10, W. Hobbs (W) 9, Cierra Carter (M) 7, Madison Isbell (M) 6, Kendra Binkley (M) 5, Corrie Osborne (M) 5, Bedke (M) 4 JV – Manchester def. Whitko 20-25, 25-14, 15-11 JV Stats: Aces – Haley Yohe (W) 3, Alyssa Spann (M) 2; Assists – Ali Casper (M) 10, Haley Yohe (W) 9; Digs – Hannah Yohe (W) 15, Celina Carter (M) 13, Leiah Brandenburg (M) 9; Kills – Brianna Tackett (W) 6, Whitney Marsh (W) 5, Hallie Sorg (M) 5, Karly Eichenauer (M) 3
