Santa Barbara Holds on to Defeat San Marcos in Five-Set Thriller
Emmy Werner and Nicole Schuetz Led the Way With 12 Kills Apiece
A spirited comeback by the San Marcos High girls’ volleyball team fell short as rival Santa Barbara finished strong to capture a 25-13, 25-15, 17-25, 21-25, 15-7 victory on Thursday night at J.R. Richards Gymnasium.
The Dons were cruising in the opening two sets as primary attackers Emmy Werner, Nicole Schuetz, and Augustine Wooten feasted on light resistance at the net, but San Marcos came alive and played inspired volleyball beginning in set three, setting the stage for a thrilling finish.
“These games are always exciting and high energy,” said Santa Barbara coach Kristin Hempy. “I’ve got to give it to San Marcos, they really turned it around between the second and third sets. They picked up their offense, picked up their defense, and really gave us a well-fought battle.”
