WILMINGTON — In a four-set thriller, Wilmington handed Western Brown its first SBAAC American Division loss Wednesday at Fred Summers Court.

The Hurricane handed the Broncos a 25-14, 22-25, 29-27, 25-22 defeat.

Despite losing Lauren Diels to an injury during warmups, Wilmington came out strong.

“We came out in set one and set the tempo, moved the ball and communicated on point,” WHS coach Stephanie Reveal said. “(Taija) Wlaker stepped u and played big when Lauren went down.

“At this point in the (season), with sickness and injuries, I just never know who will be in the lineup.”

Walker finished with eight kills and five blocks at the net for Wilmington.

The Hurricane goes to 5-2 overall, 2-1 in the division.

“We had a lot of fight,” said Reveal. “I keep telling the girls if they do the little things day in and day out, they can be a very dynamic team.”

The Broncos are now 5-3 overall and 2-1 in league play.

Going in to play Wednesday, New Richmond led the American with a 3-0 mark.

Wilmington will host Miami Trace tonight. Wilmington City Schools staff members who have played a role in volleyball players lives will be honored prior to the match.

Aidynne Tippett had 36 assists. Brynn Bryant had 15 kills and 20 digs. Miya Nance served 18 points.

SUMMARY

Sept 5, 2023

@Fred Summers Court

Hurricane 3, Broncos 1

Miya Nance 18 points 5 kills 1 ace 6 digs 1 block

Aidynne Tippett 9 points 2 kills 36 assists 9 digs

Brynn Bryant 3 points 15 kills 1 assist 1 ace 20 digs

Lisbon Smith 4 points 11 kills 1 assist 1 ace 5 digs 2 blocks

Madi Schuster 13 points 9 kills 17 digs

Layla Reynolds 1 point 1 ace 9 digs

Taija Walker 8 kills 5 blocks