Cape volleyball downs Milford 3-0
Cape volleyball moved to 6-2 on the season with a 25-12, 25-17, 25-12 victory over Milford Sept. 26, on Morgan’s Message night. Milford is 5-2.
Harper Mamele and Amalia Fruchtman had 13 and 11 kills, respectively. Camilla Willis garnered seven kills and six aces in the match. Emme Smith continues to be a management guru with 36 assists.
“Tonight was a solid win and completes a clean week for the ladies,” said Cape head coach Tyler Coupe. “I was happy with our service pressure. I thought Ava [Calciano], Amara [Fruchtman] and Camilla [Willis] put steady pressure on Milford and forced them out of system consistently. We were able to welcome McKenzie Everson back from injury, so to get her two sets of live play was really great.”
But the match had another purpose. Morgan’s Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community, and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.
Morgan Rodgers was a top athlete who suffered a knee injury in college. Her life drastically changed, and, as a result, Morgan chose to suffer in silence, keeping family and friends in the dark as she faced her mental health challenges. Morgan died by suicide July 11, 2019, at the age of 22.
“Amalia [Fruchtman] and Mallory [Terhune] had a nice moment pre match where they spoke on behalf of the Morgan’s Message club, and I think that’s so important,” Coupe said. “As a staff, we always stress the importance of prioritizing mental health.”
As for the team’s performance, Coupe said the team has come a long way but still has room to grow.
“The continued support of each other and positive self-talk when things aren’t going our way are vital to our athletes’ overall success,” he said.
The Vikings will travel to Caesar Rodney Tuesday, Oct. 1.
