Two Lady Cyclones Named as All-PAC Performers
- Tomomi Kise
(11/7/07) The Centenary Women's Volleyball team was recoginzed earlier today, as two Lady Cyclones were selected to the PAC All-Conference Teams. Tomomi Kise (Osaka, Japan) and Christina Boyer (Flemington/Hunterdon Central) were both chosen for post-season awards, following outstanding fall seasons.
- Christina Boyer
Kise, who recorded a team high 560 digs and 26 service aces, in 80 games was chosen to the All-PAC 2nd Team as a Libero. Boyer led the team in kills with 302, while adding 316 digs and 18 aces. She was named to All-PAC Honorable Mention Team and as a member of the All-PAC Sportsmanship Team.
Women Edged 3-2 by College of Notre Dame in Season Ender
- Jolyn Veres
(10/27/07) On Saturday afternoon the Centenary volleyball team traveled to Baltimore, Maryland to take on the College of Notre Dame, their last conference rival of the season. To be ensured a spot in the PAC playoffs the women needed to come away with a victory but unfortunately they were unable to accomplish their goal, losing in five games 3-2.
Centenary took the first game 30-24 and the third game 30-27 but the second and the fourth games went to Notre Dame. With only one game left to decide the Lady Cyclones fate, the women were not able to overpower the Gators, losing the final game of their season 15-7.
The Lady Cyclones were led by Victoria Rice (Corona del Mar, CA/Corona del Mar) who tallied 16 kills, four service aces and two blocks. Christina Boyer (Flemington/Hunterdon Central),put up 12 kills and 14 digs and Tomomi Kise, who added 23 digs, helping Centenary force the Gators to five games. Jolyn Veres (Denville/Morris Knolls) also registered 35 assists in the defeat.
The women finished out their season with a final record of 11-18 and a conference record of 5-6. Boxscore
Lady Cyclones Drop Home Finale to Del Val 3-2
(10/22/07) This evening the Centenary volleyball team took on non conference opponent Delaware Valley College. This game marked the Lady Cyclones last regular season home game and honoring of their the three graduating seniors Jen Vail (New Providence/New Providence), Dairomy Bolano (Passaic/Paterson Catholic) and Christina Boyer (Flemington/Hunterdon Central). The women fought hard through five games but the Aggies were able to spoil Centenary’s evening winning 15-9 in the final match. The individual match scores were 30-19, 30-19, 30-25, 30-22 and 15-9.
The Lady Cyclones kept the score close for the first couple of points but were eventually outmatched by Del Val in the first game. The women were never able to capture the lead from the Aggies and they were eventually defeated 30-19. In second game the two teams traded leads, but then with the score tied 12-12 the Lady Cyclones went on a scoring run led by the Boyer who helped the team gain a 14-point advantage to make the score 27-13. The Lady Cyclones held strong to take the game two by the same 30-19 margin and knot the match up at one a piece.
The third game began much like the second with neither side taking control early. The Lady Cyclones took a slight lead going ahead 15-8 midway through. The Lady Cyclones extended the lead to ten before the Aggies turned up the pressure and cut it to 28-25. The Lady Cyclones held on for a 30-25 game three victory. Del Val took the lead right from the start in the fourth game, getting ahead of the Lady Cyclones 12-5. The visitor’s continued to extend their lead little by little, despite the efforts of Boyer and Bolano who kept Centenary in the game with kills at key points. Centenary was unable to come back eventually falling to the Aggies 30-22.
In the final game Centenary took an early 4-2 lead before the Aggies jumped back in front 8-4 as they switched sides. The Lady Cyclones took the next two points but Del Val was not to be denied as they went up 12-6. The visiting Aggies scored three of the next six points, winning game five 15-9.
In the loss Centenary was led by Christina Boyer who totaled 20 kills and added 20 assists. Dairomy Bolano was able to help Boyer with 12 kills throughout the night. Freshman Kelley Zegarowitz (Bayonne/Bayonne) supported the team with 11 kills, three assists and two service aces and was complimented by Jolyn Veres (Denville/Morris Knolls) who tallied 38 assists, four aces and put down two kills. On defense, Tomomi Kise (Osaka, Japan/Abeno) had a strong showing with 31 digs.
The women are now 11-16 overall as they prepare for their last conference game on the road against the College of Notre Dame this Saturday at 1:00pm. Boxscore
Centenary Tops Marywood 3-0
- Christina Boyer
(10/18/07) Centenary College cruised to a 3-0 PAC win over Marywood University Thursday evening in PAC women's volleyball action. The match took place at the University of Scranton's Byron Complex. The 30-26, 30-18, 30-12 win moved Centenary to 10-16 overall, 4-5 in the PAC.
The Lady Cyclones' Christina Boyer (Flemington/Hunterdon Central) recorded a match high 19 kills, while teammate Jolyn Veres (Denville/Morris Knolls) added 40 assists and five digs. Centenary's Victoria Rice (Corona del Mar, CA/Corona del Mar) and Kelley Zegarowitz (Bayonne/Bayonne) chipped in with 16 and 10 kills respectively.
The Centenary women will be in action again on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Allentown, PA to take on Cedar Crest College. Match is scheduled for a 1:00 pm start. Boxscore
Volleyball Splits Tri-Match
(10/13/07) Earlier today the Centenary Volleyball team split a tri-match with conference opponent Cabrini College and inner-state opponent Kean University. The Lady Cyclones fell to Cabrini 3-0 (32-30, 30-18, 30-22) before defeating Kean in the final match of the day 3-0 (31-29, 30-28, 30-26). The combination loss and win had moved the Centenary women to 9-16 overall, 3-5 in the PAC.
In the afternoon’s opening match the Centenary women took the visiting Cavaliers to extra points, eventually falling 31-29. From there the Lady Cyclones seemed to be deflated and never recovered to even the score. Centenary dropped the next two games, falling in straight games to the Cavaliers who improved to 14-7 overall and 5-2 in the PAC with a pair of victories on the day. Centenary was led by senior Chirstina Boyer (Flemington/Hunterdon Central) who recorded nine kills and 14 digs. Fellow classmate Jolyn Veres (Denville/Morris Knolls) registered 16 assists and digs; while Libero Tomomi Kise (Osaka, Japan/Abeno) totaled a team high 16 digs.
In the day’s third match the Lady Cyclones saved a split by knocking off Kean University in straight games. Centenary again needed extra points to this time win the matches opening game. The hosts never faltered versus the Cougars, taking games two and three although the visitor’s managed to stay close. The non-conference victory moves Centenary to 3-5 outside of PAC play and 5-3 at home. In the nightcap, freshman Victoria Rice (Corona del Mar, CA/Corona del Mar) led the way notching 14 kills and six digs, while Boyer added seven kills and 13 digs and Veres had an afternoon high 29 assists. The team’s Libero, Tomomi Kise again led in digs with 23.
The Lady Cyclones will be in action again next Thursday night when they travel to Marywood University for a conference match at 7:00 pm.