Johnston's 21 kills helped Newfane sweep Wilson, stay unbeaten

Overview

• Newfane swept Wilson in three sets and remained atop the N-O division.
• Emma Johnston finished with 21 kills, four aces, two digs and a block.
• Julia Leibring recorded 27 assists, while Sara Klinger added nine kills, six digs and three aces.
• Wilson moved to 5-4 overall and 4-2 in division play, holding third place.

Emma Johnston recorded 21 kills as Newfane swept Wilson 3-0 in girls volleyball Thursday, Oct. 1, at Wilson Central School's Richard J. Zipp Gymnasium.

Newfane won the opening set 25-16, took the second 25-17 and completed the sweep with a 25-19 third set. The victory kept Newfane unbeaten at 9-0 overall and 5-0 in the N-O division. Wilson fell to 5-4 overall and 4-2 in division play.

Johnston added four aces, two digs and a block. Julia Leibring finished with 27 assists, five digs, a kill and a block, while Sara Klinger contributed nine kills, six digs and three aces.

Gracie Boyer added three digs and an ace, Maddi Baehr served two aces, and Destiny Pitts recorded two kills. Kara Noonan had a kill, while Jamyica Vidal contributed an ace, a dig and an assist.

Through Thursday's contest, Johnston had totaled 118 kills and 37 aces for the season. Klinger had 55 kills and 36 aces.

Newfane held first place in the N-O division, with Akron second and Wilson third.

N-O division standings through Oct. 1