Rensselaer Athletic Department

Bombers Bring the Boom! Lady Bombers Crush the Vikings in Dominant Win! The Lady Bombers were absolutely on fire Thursday evening, taking down the Lady Vikings in two electrifying sets, 25-5 and 25-14, improving their record to 3-3. The Bombers executed their game like clockwork, putting on a show for the loud, energetic fans who packed the gym—your support was fabulous! From the first whistle, the Bombers came out swinging. The back row was locked in, perfectly passing to our star setter, Ella Ferrand, who effortlessly set up our front row to drop bombs all night! The combination of pinpoint assists and powerful kills made it beautiful and fun to watch. Stat Highlights from Thursday Night: Serving: Taylor Weems: 11/11 with a whopping 8 aces, leaving the Vikings on their heels! Brynnlee Dunlap: 11/11 and 2 aces, serving with precision and power. Ella Ferrand: 6/6 with 1 ace, steady and strong. Aela Ademi: 5/7 with 2 aces, adding her own spin to the game. Brynlee Urbano: 3/4 with 1 ace, keeping the momentum rolling. Aubrey Luttrell: 2/3 with 2 aces, serving with intensity. Quinn Chapman: 1/2 with 1 ace, contributing to the serving onslaught. Passing: Taylor Weems: Perfect 11/11 passes, keeping the offense smooth. Aubrey Luttrell: 8/8, showing off her consistency in the back row. Brynnlee Dunlap: 4/5, delivering solid passes under pressure. Ella Ferrand, Susie Murillo, Brynlee Urbano, and Quinn Chapman all went 3/3, ensuring the Bombers' attack was in full force. Digs: Susie Murillo: Came up with two stunning sliding digs that sent the crowd into a frenzy! She was all over the court, saving the ball with style and grace. Assists: Ella Ferrand: Racked up 10 assists, running the offense like a pro. Aubrey Luttrell: Added 4 key assists. Aela Ademi, Taylor Weems, and Quinn Chapman each had 1 assist, keeping the ball in play and the pressure on. Kills: Taylor Weems: Absolutely on fire with 11 kills! She was unstoppable at the net. Brynlee Urbano: Smashed 7 kills, sending balls flying past the defense. Aela Ademi: Contributed 3 kills, keeping the Lady Vikings guessing. Ella Ferrand: Even added 2 kills to her setter's stat sheet, showing her versatility. Tips: Taylor Weems: 6 crafty tips, catching the Vikings off guard. Brynlee Urbano and Ella Ferrand: Each added 2 smart tips, mixing up the attack. It was an all-around great performance from the Lady Bombers! With teamwork like that, there’s no limit to how far this team can go. Up Next: The Bombers will be back in action on Monday as they host the South Newton Rebels. Get ready for another exciting match! A huge shoutout to all the fans who showed up and made the gym rock! Your cheers echoed through every point, pushing the Bombers to play their best. Your energy was contagious—it fueled the team from start to finish! Great job, Lady Bombers!