Lely Dispatches Neumann in Three Sets

Mary Alice Hussey and Alysson Jaen get up high to make a block against Lely’s Hope Heidenreich.

Lely’s Madi Richardson Canady celebrates Lely’s win over Neumann with Jenna Jackson and Kylie Bledsoe.

Photos by Scott H. Shook

Laney Dunstan in the huddle during Lely’s win over St. John Neumann.

Madison Waligora handles a hot one during Neumann’s match with Lely.

Lely’s Julissa Rojas bumps the ball in Lely’s win over Neumann.

Lely libero Elisa Smith during action against Neumann.

Mary Alice Hussey after blocking a shot at the net.

Elisa Smith celebrates.

Ella Bartels and Sophia McCarthy get up high to block Madi Richardson Canady’s shot Friday night.

Madi Richardson Canady, Mili Eugene and McKenna Broxson celebrate.

Leah Martin makes a touch shot at the net.

Lely coach Chris Addeo gives instructions

Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2021 8:00 pm

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By Scott H. Shook

The Lely girls got something they haven’t experienced much so far this season - an easy win.

The Trojans have a strong volleyball tradition, but wins have been hard to come by so far this season. So, Friday’s 25-19, 25-22, 25-11 home win over a pretty good St. John Neumann team may be just what the doctor ordered.

“We played well,” said Chris Addeo, Lely’s head coach. “We didn’t make as many mistakes as we’ve made in the past week or two. Just a real solid all-around performance from everyone.

“We’ve made a bunch of mistakes. I’ve switched lineups a bunch of times. I think we’ve kind of settled in. I think this is the lineup that’s going to take us as far as we’re gonna go,” Addeo explained.

The Trojans, perennial district champions, won for just the second time against five losses. Neumann drops to 5-4.

Lely and Marco Island Academy have recently added a home and home game to their schedules. Lely will visit MIA on September 29. MIA will go to Lely on October 13. Addeo is happy to add the Rays to his schedule.

“We’ve been trying to schedule something,” Addeo said. "And we were finally able to touch base and get a couple of dates that would work for everybody. I want to play whoever we can play. So, I’m really glad we got that in there. I don’t care how good you are, I want to play ‘ya. It will be nice to get on the court and mix it up."