Dock Upset by Exeter in State Quarterfinals

Coming into the match this morning at 11am, Dock was ranked #1 in the state and Exeter was ranking #3. After the first set win for Dock, the state ranking held up with a 28-26 win. But set 2 showed the power and potential of Exeter as they earned the lead and held the lead for a 14-25 Dock loss. The grit and determination of the Dock team helped Dock bounce back and earn a 28-26 win. This set was epic Dock volleyball; blocks, kills, digs and great serves under pressure. But a tightly fought set 4 went Exeter’s way as they found ways to hit through the Dock blocks and get Dock out of system many times. Set score was 21-25 and the match was all even 2-2 for the 15 point final set. Dock earned the lead early but eventually was out matched for a 11-15 loss and match loss. 

This was Dock’s first loss of the season. The team can find some consolation in the obvious high level of play by both teams and the tightly contested match. 

Some key stats for Dock: 56 kills lead by Sean Gillespie with 17 and Cameron LeSuer with 16, 46 digs lead by Trey Leatherman with 18 and Trevor Ridge with 10, 14 blocks lead by Lane Bergey and Tyler Derstein with 4 each.

Dock ends the season 22 wins and 1 loss as well as a perfect 6-0 Dallastown tournament. Great run boys. All the fans loved the season along with you. And thank you fans for bringing the crowd and the noise this morning.