Trojans Girls Volleyball Takes Home Nassau Class A Title

Coach Phil Opinante talks to the team during the match against Westhampton. Photo by Newsphoto.com

For the first time in the history of Garden City girls volleyball, the Trojans took home the Nassau County Class A championship trophy after defeating No.1 West Hempstead 3-2 on November 8th at Hofstra University.

Kaitlyn Olsen was key in Game 5 with five kills and two blocks as Garden City overcame a 6-1 deficit for a 25-21 win.

During the 25-19, 8-25, 25-10, 7-26, 25-21 victory, Rebecca Langer had 15 kills and three aces, while Jenna Kirschner had 15 assists and four kills. Combined with Allison Castel's 11 assists, the Trojans advanced to the Long Island Championship game played on Saturday November 11th against Westhampton.

Although Westhampton won the match the Garden City girls team including: Jen Hoffman, Madison Horl, Juliana Ortego, Jenna Kirschner, Brooke Badgett, Rebecca Langer, Allison Castel, Casey O'Hanlon, Caroline Cutrone, Lisa Yanosik, Kaitlyn Olsen, Samantha Sweeney, Dorothy Niemira, Coach Phil Opinante and assistant coach Mike Weiner has much to be proud of....the Nassau County title!

Caroline Cutrone, Casey O'Hanlon and Dorothy Niemira celebrate the victory over West Hempstead. Photo by Newsphoto.com

You can see photos from both matches at www.Newsphoto.com

The celebration ensues after the Trojans won the county championship. Photo by Newsphoto.com Dorothy Niemira blocks a Westhampton shot. Photo by Newsphoto.com Rebecca Langer (8) gives Brooke Badgett a hug as they celebrate with Jenna Kirschner (5) and the rest of the team. Photo by Newsphoto.com Kaitlyn Olsen in action against Westhampton. Photo by Newsphoto.com Casey O'Hanlon (left) and Allison Castel after defeating West Hempstead. Photo by Newsphoto.com