The combination of Nathan Berry and Paddy Sherry was the difference in the Phantoms' win over Heidelberg in round 4 of Volleyball Horsham's "A" grade competition.
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In his first game for the season Sherry was unstoppable as a middle attacker, hitting his trademark quick attacks for winners, as he combined beautifully with setter Nathan Berry.
Heidelberg was brave in the loss, being the first team to 21 in each of the four sets, but couldn't seal the deal when it counted most.
Delaney Wills continued her good form, while Tyler Snowden tried everything to stop the rampaging Sherry.
In the second game ladder leaders Shados Inala gave the young Murtoa Lizards a lesson winning all five sets.
Kara Johnson was at her brilliant best, combining well with big hitters Jack Hannan and Jordy Weidemann, while Cleo Baker played her best game for the season, well supported by Laelah Robertson, who was brilliant in defense.
Upsets galore were the order of the day in "B" grade with Murtoa causing the biggest upset when they accounted for previous ladder leaders Von Steiger Savages.
Bailey Logan and Jarrod Khan were in good form for the Murtoa team hitting plenty of winners, while the Savages couldn't mount an effective attack when needed despite the brilliance of Aaron Evans in defense and Brady Hedt on the net.
CHS Group scored their first win of the season when they accounted for second placed Von Steiger Shadows.
Ash Hopper played consistently for the CHS Group ably supported by the high-leaping Doug Grining and the guile of Chris Hopper. Aaron Leith and Rohan Sanders tried hard for the Shadows.
The young Heidelberg team also scored their first win of the season having to dig deep to beat the Von Steiger Barbarians.
Missing key hitter Josh Milbourne, up stepped brother Tom, who was in everything for the Heidelberg team. He was well supported by Ryan Jakobi and Casey Quick.
In "C" grade the Horsham College Thunder girls have hit the ground running winning their first three games.
The girls are well lead by Pascall Patterson and Alisha Matheson and have based their game around solid defense and consistent passing which has enabled them to move to the top of the ladder.
Hot on their heels are the Slutheran team. The combined St Brigid's and Lutheran team has a good blend of experience with Matt McLoughlin and Kingsley Dalgleish, complementing the work of Elsbeth Zeegers and Tamikah Burdett.
There is still opportunity for boys and girls interested in playing to get on board in the Monday night Junior competition. There are some teams looking for players. Contact info@volleyballhorsham.com.au for details.
