Volleyball: Cabrini, Dominican, AOL among Tuesday winners

Area Prep Volleyball Report for Wednesday, Oct. 20

Cabrini is looking to make a run toward the end of the regular season to position itself better for the Division III state playoffs.

The Crescents took a step forward Tuesday, easily handling John F. Kennedy 25-15, 25-4, 25-8 at home in a District 8-III matchup.

Carson Dantin led Cabrini, serving 10 aces, Emma Williams had four kills and eight aces and Arianna Marrero finished with 12 assists.

Cabrini (11-12, 4-0), ranked 14th in the most recent LHSAA Division III power ratings, is well on its way to a district championship. The Crescents will travel to Newman today at 5:30 p.m. The Cougars (0-7, 0-4) are also back in action today, hosting Douglass at 4 p.m.

Dominican is quite likely the best team in any classification in Louisiana volleyball.

The defending Division I state champion continues to look the part in 2021.

Dominican routed Higgins 25-5, 25-6, 25-9 Tuesday at home in District 8-I action.

Junior Anne Hardouin led the way with 10 kills and a dig. Senior Caroline Lavie had four kills, served five aces. Sophomore Gabby Marcello had 15 assists.

Dominican (33-1. 3-0) has won 17 straight matches and is back in action today against rival Mount Carmel Academy at home. Dominican already owns a pair of wins over the Cubs this season. The Hurricanes (2-10, 0-2) have lost seven straight matches and will host M.L. King Charter today at 4:30 p.m.

In District 8-II action, Academy of Our Lady went to Helen Cox and handled the Cougars 25-19, 25-19, 25-15.

Kylie Howell produced 12 kills, Abbie Robichaux had 28 assists and Katie Harlow produced 20 digs and Adelynn Creath had four blocks. Emily Eschette served three aces.

The Penguins (20-4, 7-0) have won six straight matches and will host St. Mary’s Academy today at 4:30 p.m.

Helen Cox (13-4, 4-3) saw its five-match win streak end will host John Ehret today at 4:30 p.m.

Area Prep Volleyball Results from Tuesday, Oct. 19

Academy of Our Lady over Helen Cox 25-19, 25-19, 25-15

Academy of The Sacred Heart (NO) over De La Salle 25-9, 25-13, 25-13

Archbishop Hannan over Northshore 11-25, 25-22, 18-25, 17-25

Belle Chasse over Landry 25-6, 25-0, 25-4

Cabrini over J.F. Kennedy 25-15, 25-4, 25-8

Dominican over Higgins 25-5, 25-6, 25-9

East Jefferson over Grace King 25-14, 25-14, 25-5

Fontainebleau over Mandeville 25-16, 25-22, 23-25, 25-21

Hahnville over H.L. Bourgeois 25-16, 25-20, 25-13

Hammond over Covington 25-22, 25-19, 25-19

Lakeshore over Salmen 25-5, 25-4, 25-12

Lutcher over Morgan City 25-16, 25-14, 25-15

McGehee over St. Mary’s Academy 25-8, 25-7, 25-9

Morris Jeff Community over M.L. King Charter 25-18, 25-17, 25-15

Pearl River over Loranger 17-25, 25-10, 25-17, 24-26, 15-12

Pope John Paul II over Independence 2 5-5, 25-10, 25-5

Slidell over Ponchatoula in five sets

St. Charles Catholic over Patrick Taylor 25-17, 25-14, 23-25, 15-25, 17-15

Thomas Jefferson over Donaldsonville 25-5, 25-8, 25-9

Ursuline Academy over Douglass 25-4, 25-4, 25-2

West Jefferson over John Ehret 25-23, 28-25, 23-25, 25-18