The Roswell Hornets' region tournament run ended Tuesday, Oct. 6, when Johns Creek swept them 3-0 in the second round of GHSA girls volleyball play.
The Gladiators, who entered the match at 25-9, controlled all three sets on their home court. Johns Creek won 25-14, 25-20 and 25-18, according to MaxPreps.
The loss dropped Roswell to 17-23.
The second set was the Hornets' best showing. Roswell pushed Johns Creek to 25-20 before the Gladiators closed it out. The first and third sets were less competitive, with the Hornets managing just 14 and 18 points.
Round 1 sweep set the stage
The Hornets had earned their trip to Johns Creek the night before. On Monday, Oct. 5, Roswell hosted Gainesville in Round 1 and swept the Red Elephants 3-0 at Roswell High School.
That win improved the Hornets' record to 17-22 and sent them into the second round. Roswell Athletics announced on X that the team was headed to Johns Creek for the next round.
Roster mix of veterans and youth
The Hornets carried 15 players into the region tournament, including nine seniors and six underclassmen. Senior setter Grace Patterson, middle blocker Rumi Eichelberger and libero Natalie Chandler anchored the lineup. Junior Bijou Pierre, a 5-foot-11 middle blocker and opposite hitter, provided size up front alongside senior Denver Woods.
Five juniors filled out the middle of the roster, among them outside hitter Ansley Powell and opposite Isabella Katreeb. Sophomore Kensi Hollenbach, listed as a setter, opposite and outside hitter, was the youngest player on the squad.
No individual statistics were available for either match.
What's ahead
The Round 2 loss to Johns Creek ended Roswell's run through the tournament bracket. Whether additional consolation rounds remain on the schedule was not confirmed as of Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Gladiators advanced to 26-9 with the win.
