Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin volleyball returned to the win column with a straight-set victory over North Coast Conference opponent Elyria Catholic on Monday.
The Lions won 25-19, 25-23, 25-15, overcoming a tight second set before closing the match with their most decisive set of the night.
Frankie Brkic led the NDCL attack with 16 kills, adding 13 digs, an ace and two assists. Madeline Rand provided another strong offensive option with 12 kills.
The Lions also received production throughout the lineup. Mia Moissis recorded eight kills, 18 digs and a team-high four aces, while Audra Smith contributed five kills, four digs and three blocks. Kendall Sminchak added four kills.
Ryley Murphy directed the offense with 41 assists while contributing four kills, 13 digs, an ace and a block.
Defensively, Sam Wheeler joined Moissis with a team-high 18 digs and added two aces and five assists.
After taking the opening set 25-19, NDCL was pushed in the second before finishing a 25-23 win to take control of the match. The Lions then separated themselves in the third, closing the conference victory with a 25-15 set.
