The Exeter boys volleyball team continued its perfect season on Tuesday evening at Reiffton, as the Eagles defeated Masterman, the third-place team from District 12, 3-0 in a PIAA Class 2A first-round matchup. Having already won the BCIAA and District 3 Class 2A championships while not surrendering a set throughout the season, Exeter began its push for a state title in comfortable fashion, winning Tuesday’s game 25-9, 25-12, 25-10. With the win, the Eagles (24-0) advance to face Blue Ridge (20-1), the District 2 champion and 3-0 winner over Palumbo Tuesday, on Saturday at a time and location to be announced.
For Exeter coach Matt Hadley, the success his team is experiencing is the result of a relentless work ethic years in the making that has yet to yield his team’s full potential. “This isn’t just a this season thing; this has been four or five, six years down the road with this, this entire team,” Hadley said “They work all year round, and they’re just focused and determined. We’re very fortunate to have a really good group of kids across the board, and it’s gotten us to this point and we’re still a growing entity.
“This has been the game plan together for a long time. They come in the gym, working hard and being determined and ready to go.” Senior and Penn State commit Gaige Gabriel led the Eagles with nine kills and 13 aces, as well as two blocks.
“A lot of it is just coming in and taking care of business,” Gabriel said. “We have the talent, .
