Bowling Green, KY, September 6, 2025

News Summary

The Bowling Green volleyball team celebrated a strong 3-0 victory over Warren East, enhancing their record to 9-1 this season. Senior Amirra Bailey shined with a match-high 15 kills, supported by JoEllen Marshall’s impactful service play, including six aces. Coach Keith Carver praised his team’s performance as they look forward to upcoming matches against three Louisville schools. Despite the loss, Warren East coach Shea Moore expressed hope for improvement. The match highlighted Bowling Green’s consistent dominance in play, particularly with their strong serve and strategic attacking.

Bowling Green

The Bowling Green volleyball team achieved a decisive 3-0 victory against Warren East on Thursday night, with match scores of 25-13, 25-17, and 25-16. This victory marks the Lady Purples’ ninth consecutive win of the season, enhancing their overall record to 9-1. Their only loss this season was a four-set match against Mercy Academy, who are the defending state-runner up.

Senior team member Morgan Rockrohr emphasized the importance of building confidence and sustaining positive energy during matches. Meanwhile, 6-foot-5 senior Amirra Bailey, who is committed to play at Louisville, was a standout performer, leading the team with a match-high 15 kills and contributing two aces. Bailey’s performance showcased her versatility, effectively utilizing both powerful attacks and deftly placed softer kills during crucial moments in the game.

Match Highlights

Bowling Green demonstrated a strong service game throughout the match, with junior JoEllen Marshall providing a notable six-point service run that included four aces early in the first set. Overall, the Lady Purples finished the first set with a total of six aces, and Bailey scored eight kills in that set alone.

The second set began with Bowling Green pulling ahead after back-to-back aces by teammate Reese Romine, bringing the score to 10-4. Although Warren East made some adjustments and showed improvement, they could not close the score gap and lost the second set. In the final set, both teams exhibited competitive play early on, but Bowling Green regained control after a crucial kill from Hadley Beard.

Team Performance

Coach Keith Carver recognized the maturity and experience of the Warren East team but commended his own players for their well-rounded performance. Chayse Gilliland contributed significantly to the match with eight kills, while Rockrohr added six kills and three aces. JoEllen Marshall also made a noteworthy impact with five aces throughout the match.

Upcoming Matches

Bowling Green is slated to face three schools from Louisville on Saturday: DuPont Manual, Sacred Heart, and Seneca, further emphasizing the team’s promising season. In contrast, Warren East saw Kaytlin Miller record 10 kills and two blocks in the match, while teammate Catherine Montgomery added six kills. Despite the loss, Warren East’s coach Shea Moore expressed optimism, highlighting the need for continued improvement in limiting long service runs.

Warren East’s current record stands at 10-4, and the team is preparing to compete against Glasgow in the 2A Championship regional sectionals on Saturday at Edmonson County.

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