Ballston Spa needed only three sets to swipe its first home win of the season, downing Suburban Council-foe Schenectady, 25-10, 25-15, 25-16. Reese Dewey led the Scotties with nine service points, while Ella Bartgis led the team in assists. Karsyn Messina came up with eight kills, and Lyra Hall had seven. Aleyah Algarin led the Patriots in digs, Jasiya Brothers in assists and Joaislyn Loppe in blocks.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, returning indoors after its groundbreaking outdoor affair last week, also picked up a straight-set win, cruising past Saratoga Springs, 25-15, 25-12, 26-16. Alex Wemyss had 14 kills and six digs for the Spartans, while Leah Vaughan compiled a whopping 26 assists and four aces. Ava Goodemote had 7 kills, and Audri Chamberlain had 11 digs and three aces. For the Blue