The top-ranked Rye Volleyball team began their sectional tournament title defense with a confident victory on Saturday, October 31, as they ousted #9 Pelham in three sets. None of the sets were particularly close with the final scoreline reading 25-12, 25-13, 25-12. With the win, the Garnets advance to the semifinals.
Fresh of winning athlete of the month, Amelie Modesto’s 2026 postseason debut represented a continuation of her elite regular season. The star setter racked up 35 assists, good for nearly 12.00 per set despite all three sets having fewer points than average.
Katie Hillis nearly double-doubled with 14 kills and 7 digs and Giorgia Brizio played an exceptional complementary role with 7 kills and 5 service aces. Charlie Wing, Lexi Kessner, and Audre Campbell all also contributed to the efficient Rye offense.
#1 Rye (16-2, 1-0 postseason) will take their 14-game winning streak into the semifinals against #5 Ardsley on Wednesday, November 4. Ardsley handed Rye one of their only two losses this season on September 8.
