Greenwich girls volleyball just pulled off something truly special, notching their second straight FCIAC championship Friday night. The top-seeded Cardinals took down No. 2 Trumbull 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 25-22, 25-13) at Stamford High, keeping their perfect record intact at a stunning 20-0 as they roll into the CIAC tournament. This isn’t just a win, it’s a statement: this team is a dynasty in the making, now with five overall championships.
The Grind to Undefeated Glory
This wasn’t a cakewalk, even for an undefeated squad. Trumbull came to play, especially in the first three sets. After Greenwich snagged the first set, Trumbull battled back hard, taking the second set 27-25. You could feel the tension, the fight from both sides. Trumbull, who only had one regular season loss,to Greenwich, mind you,showed why they were the No. 2 seed. They even held the lead for most of the third set until Greenwich dug deep and pulled ahead at 21-20, closing it out. Trumbull coach Nicole Trommelen said it best, talking about how they “did exactly what we had to do” through those first three sets. But in that final set, Greenwich just turned it up, sealing the deal with a dominant 25-13 performance. That’s the mark of a championship team, isn’t it? Finding another gear when it matters most.
Stars Stepping Up When It Counted
You don’t go 20-0 and win back-to-back titles without some serious talent, and Greenwich showed it in spades. Junior libero Bailee Dayon was an absolute force, recording a monstrous 27 digs, dishing out 13 assists, and snagging 15 crucial service points. Coach Marianna Linnehan couldn’t say enough, calling Dayon “fantastic” and highlighting how she “can just dig every ball.” Dayon herself pointed to a “very great block” making her job easier, and it clearly paid off, especially against Trumbull’s Mckenzyi Bell, who was stellar with 17 kills herself. But it wasn’t just Dayon. Sammie Tommasino earned MVP honors, and for good reason: 13 digs, 15 kills, two blocks, and 10 service points. What a performance! Kayah Armstrong added 20 kills and two blocks, Heidi Zieme notched 16 digs and 14 kills, Victoria Sullivan delivered 15 digs and 25 assists, and Beatriz Lisboa Da Cunha De Freitas contributed 20 assists and nine digs. This team is loaded, and every player knows their role. As Tommasino said, “We worked so hard for this… we knew we could do it because we had so much passion and we really wanted it.” That’s the heart of a champion right there.
What’s Next: The Class LL Tournament Grind
The job isn’t done yet, even with the back-to-back FCIAC titles and that gleaming 20-0 record. Greenwich is now the No. 1 seed in the Class LL tournament, and they’ve earned themselves a first-round bye. Trumbull also gets a bye, heading in as the No. 3 seed. Both teams start their tournament journey on November 12. Can Greenwich keep this perfect season going? Can they cap off this incredible run with a state championship? Every team will be gunning for them, but if Friday night showed us anything, it’s that this Greenwich squad is ready for the challenge. Get ready for more fireworks next week, folks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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