Randolph rallies past Gowanda in four sets

Overview

• Randolph defeated Gowanda 3-1 on Oct. 15.
• Randolph recovered from a 25-20 opening-set loss to win 25-23, 25-21 and 25-22.
• Gowanda’s Envy Cross had 16 kills and three blocks; Bella Maines recorded 34 assists and 12 digs.
• Randolph improved to 8-7 overall and 6-5 in CCAA 2.

Randolph won three consecutive sets after dropping the opener to defeat Gowanda 3-1 in girls volleyball on Oct. 15 at Randolph Central School.

Gowanda took the first set 25-20. Randolph answered with a 25-23 second set, moved ahead with a 25-21 third set and finished the match 25-22 in the fourth.

Envy Cross led Gowanda with 16 kills and added three blocks. Bella Maines had 34 assists and 12 digs. Maleina Moses and Lilliana Pierce each recorded eight kills, with Moses adding 10 digs and Pierce contributing three blocks and two aces.

Evalene John had 12 digs and three aces for Gowanda, while Aubrey Smuda added 11 digs.

Randolph improved to 8-7 overall and 6-5 in CCAA 2, placing third in the standings through the contest date. Gowanda fell to 12-2 overall and took their first division loss, remaining first at 9-1.

Standings through Oct. 15

CCAA 2 (division)