Columbus East High School

The Columbus East boys volleyball team hosted Whiteland for a non-conference clash on Monday evening. Despite a spirited performance in the second set, the Olympians ultimately fell to the Warriors in a 3-0 sweep (25-13, 27-25, 25-17). The loss moves the Olympians to a 1-7 record on the season. Match Highlights Whiteland took control early with a dominant first set, but East found their rhythm in the second. The Olympians pushed the Warriors to the brink, forcing an extra-points battle before Whiteland narrowly escaped with a 27-25 win to take a 2-0 lead. The Warriors then closed out the match in the third frame. Statistical Leaders Despite the result, several Olympians put up solid numbers across the board: Patrick Strickland: 6 kills, 2 blocks David Sylva: 2 kills, 5 assists, 8 digs (total), 1 ace Jonathan Sylva: 3 kills, 5 digs Jax Branaman: 7 assists, 3 digs Kam Robertson: 2 blocks, 1 ace Josiah Shelton: 3 digs Eli Shafer: 1 block Kash Koers: 1 ace Final Score: Whiteland: 3 Columbus East: 0 (25-13, 27-25, 25-17) The Olympians are right back at it, when they host the Shelbyville Golden Bears in the Orange Pit tonight, Tuesday, April 21, starting at 6 p.m.