Overview
- Eden defeated Clarence 25-21, 26-24, 25-12 on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Eden Senior High School.
- The closest set came in the second, when Eden edged Clarence 26-24 before closing the match with a 25-12 third set.
- Eden improved to 5-0 overall and stood 3-0 in ECIC 5, while Clarence moved to 3-2 overall and stood 1-1 in ECIC 1.
- Eden coach Johanna Funke said Lexi Popovich and Ari Funke adjusted well while taking over middle rotations with Eden missing a middle.
- Eden was tied for first in ECIC 5 through the contest date, while Clarence was listed third in ECIC 1.
Eden 3, Clarence 0
Eden defeated Clarence in three sets, 25-21, 26-24, 25-12, in an ECIC girls volleyball match Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Eden Senior High School.
Eden took the opening set 25-21, then held off Clarence 26-24 in the second. Eden finished the match with a 25-12 third-set win.
Eden coach Johanna Funke said Eden was missing a middle, which required Lexi Popovich and Ari Funke to adjust their roles.
"We were missing a middle so Lexi Popovich our OH and Ari Funke our setter had to take over some middle rotations and both did a great job!" Funke said.
The result moved Eden to 5-0 overall and Clarence to 3-2. Their division records remained 3-0 in ECIC 5 and 1-1 in ECIC 1, respectively.
Standings
ECIC 1 (division)
Through Sept. 21, 2026:
| Rank | Team | Overall | Division | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster | 6-0 | 3-0 | 18 | 5 |
| 2 | Orchard Park | 4-1 | 1-1 | 13 | 6 |
| 3 | Clarence | 3-2 | 1-1 | 9 | 8 |
| 4 | Frontier | 4-3 | 0-2 | 14 | 14 |
| 5 | Williamsville North | 1-1 | 0-1 | 3 | 3 |
ECIC 5 (division)
Through Sept. 21, 2026:
| Rank | Team | Overall | Division | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden | 5-0 | 3-0 | 15 | 1 |
| 1 | Alden | 5-1 | 3-0 | 17 | 3 |
| 3 | Cleveland Hill | 6-1 | 3-1 | 18 | 7 |
| 4 | JFK | 1-5 | 1-3 | 4 | 15 |
| 5 | Tapestry | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Holland | 1-3 | 0-3 | 3 | 9 |
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