The Topper Volleyball team celebrates their victory over the Pojoaque Elkettes to claim the District Title. The Toppers finishes district play with a district title and an 8-0 record in a contest played Friday evening in Griffith Gym. Los Alamos overcame 54 errors and an 0-2 hole as well as being down 10-18 in the 3rd set to pull off what can only be noted as an epic comeback late Friday night to clinch District 2-4A for the second year in a row. Led by an error free receiving night from Gracie Swensen and hustle plays in the back row most of the night. The team found a spark after the last timeout of the 3rd set as Elise Olivas pulled the Toppers even from the service line. It seemed that is all that was needed as the team righted the ship. Natalie Gallegos led with 24 kills followed by Eden Schmierer with 10 kills. Michaela Gonzales and Ariel Edkin added 8 kills each. The Toppers put up big blocks again tallying up 38 for the night. The Hilltoppers will look to defend their District Tournament title Saturday in Los Alamos and anticipate their guaranteed seeding for the State Tournament. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Natalie Gallegos spike-kills a ball over the defense of Ashten Martinez and Lauryn Gomez, one of her 24 kills for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ariel Edkin spikes a ball over Lauryn Gomez, one of the 8 kills she had for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Victoria Maestas bumps a ball into play in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Machaela Gonzales serves up an ace serve in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Nadia Gonzales and Ariel Edkin are a wall to block the spike attempt by Alicia Quintana in the second set. The Toppers were credited with 38 blocks for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Eden Shmierer bumps a serve into play in the back court as Gracie Swensen waits for the rebound. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Topper team proudly display their district trophy and medals they were awarded for winning the district title with a district record of 8-0. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com