TORRINGTON, CT — The Masuk High boys volleyball team is back in the final four following a pair of four-set wins in Class M State Tournament action.
The No. 5 Panthers went on the road to Torrington and beat No. 4 Wolcott Tech 3-1 (25 -17, 23 25, 25-20, 25-20) in Saturday’s quarterfinals. Dan Ferris logged 23 kills, Michael Majersky had 16 kills and Nathan Kurkoski recorded 46 assists and five aces.
On Wednesday, the Panthers were home for a 3-1 (25 -21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18) win over No. 12 Newington in the first round. Ferris had 26 kills, Majersky had 13 kills and Kurkoski compiled 43 assists.
The Class L State Champs a year ago, Masuk is one win away from a trip to the M finals this spring. The Panthers advance to Tuesday’s semifinal at No. 1 Simsbury at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy in Hartford at 6 p.m.
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Wow, what an incredible performance by the Masuk volleyball team! They showed so much skill and determination in their victories over Newington and Wolcott Tech. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the matches, cheering them on with every point. The teamwork and spirit displayed by the players were truly inspiring. Can’t wait to see how they do in the semis—go Masuk!
Even though Newington came up short this time, you can’t help but admire the grit of our volleyball team! 🏐 It’s always exciting to see our local athletes pushing hard and representing our town with pride. Does anyone know if any of the players are being scouted for colleges? They definitely have talent! I wonder how the team feels heading into the next season—hopefully, they’ll take this experience and come back even stronger. What do you think was the standout moment in the game? I’ll be rooting for them next year for sure.
What a close match! Kudos to the Masuk team, but huge respect to Newington’s volleyball players for pushing all the way to the semis. 🏐 Matches like these bring such excitement to our community, and it’s great to see our local talent challenging the competition. I’m sure fans and families were on the edge of their seats! Does anyone know if we’ll get a chance to see these teams go head-to-head again? It’d be amazing to see Newington come back even stronger. With the kind of teamwork they showed, there’s no doubt they have a bright season ahead. Go Newington!