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Lady Trojans rally to defeat Lady Senators in five-set match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:17 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

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Summary

On August 25, the Portsmouth Trojans rallied to beat the West Senators in a thrilling five-set volleyball match at Portsmouth High School. The Trojans recovered from setbacks in multiple sets, eventually securing the victory with scores of 24-26, 28-26, 16-25, 25-23, and 21-19. The match saw intense back-and-forth play, with the Lady Senators initially leading by significant margins but ultimately unable to close out the contest. Portsmouth head coach Gemma Towle praised her team's resilience and character during the hard-fought battle, while West head coach Brittany Sessor expressed disappointment over missed opportunities despite impressive performances from her players. This match marks a strong recovery for Portsmouth after a previous loss in a tri-match.

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By the Numbers

•Portsmouth wins against West in five sets: 24-26, 28-26, 16-25, 25-23, 21-19
•The match featured numerous lead changes and comebacks by both teams
•Gemma Towle highlighted her team's emphasis on resiliency
•West had strong performances from Adison Stephens and Macey Whisman
•Both teams now hold a 1-1 record early in the season

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1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Lady Trojans rally, topple Lady Senators in five sets

What they're saying

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PORTSMOUTH — Monday evening’s matchup between the Portsmouth Trojans’ and West Senators’ volleyball programs was akin to that of a 10-round battle between prized fighters. Three of the five sets saw a squad that was trailing in the first 35 volleys of a set come back — and win that set. On three separate occasions, the trailing squad broke set point en route to winning. It was all a result of ...
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