Columbus East High School

Columbus East Dominates Shelbyville in Straight-Set Victory The Orange Pit was the site of a decisive breakthrough on Tuesday night as the Columbus East boys volleyball team secured a powerful victory over Shelbyville. In a display of offensive efficiency and defensive tenacity, the Olympians swept the Golden Bears with a final score of 25-21, 25-14, and 25-11. Match Breakdown The contest began with a competitive opening frame, but once the Olympians found their rhythm, they never looked back. After pulling away in a close first set, East took total control of the court. The second and third sets saw the Olympians tighten their execution, holding Shelbyville to just 25 combined points across the final two frames to seal the sweep. Box Score Highlights The Offensive Engine: The setting duo of David Sylva and Jax Branaman kept the Shelbyville defense on its heels all night. Sylva racked up a team-high 12 assists, while Branaman contributed 8 assists and dominated the service line with 4 aces. At the Net: East’s hitters were firing on all cylinders: Jonathan Sylva: 7 kills Patrick Strickland: 4 kills Jacob Thomas: 3 kills Josiah Shelton: 2 kills Eli Shafer: 2 kills Kamron Robertson: 1 kill Defensive Stand: The Olympians' defense at the net was spearheaded by Patrick Strickland, who turned back the Golden Bear attack with 5 blocks. He was assisted by Shelton, Shafer, and Robertson, who each recorded a block of their own. On the floor, Kash Coers led the way with 4 digs, followed by Trevor Ernst with 3. Looking Ahead: By controlling the pace from the service line and maintaining a balanced attack at the net, the Olympians proved they can be a formidable opponent in the Orange Pit. This victory provides a significant spark of momentum for the squad as they move forward into the heart of their schedule. The Olympians welcome the Bloomington North Cougars on Thursday, April 23rd to the Orange Pit. First serve: 6:30 p.m.