The Rye Volleyball team saw their extended winning streak and their 2026 postseason run come to a close on Saturday, November 14, as they lost in four sets to Plainedge. The Garnets advanced to the regional championship game for the second consecutive season, but once again fall short just three wins away from a state championships.
Despite the defeat, several Garnets who have been excellent all season capped off their campaigns with respectable box score lines. Amelie Modesto double-doubled in her final high school game with 37 assists and 11 digs, and Katie Hillis came close with 16 kills to lead the team and 9 digs. Charlie Wing, Giorgia Brizio, Margo Ehrenberg, and Audre Campbell all came up with solid performances as well.
Rye completes perhaps their best season in program history with a 19-3 record, a league championship, sectional title, and a trip to the regional championship round. The Garnets won 17 straight games between September 15 and November 11, including a win on senior night, a five-set comeback against Horace Greeley, and an electric win over Ardsley in the sectional tournament to avenge one of their three losses. Modesto won Rye High School Athlete of the Month for October and also reached 1000 career assists in their September win vs Pelham. Overall, Geri Jones has positioned her team to be annual contenders in Section 1 – they will enter 2027 looking for their third straight sectional title.
