In a commanding display of volleyball, the Peru Nighthawks defeated the Northern Adirondack (NAC) Bobcats in straight sets, posting a 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-17, 25-16, 25-12.
The win took place on the Bobcats’ home court in Ellenburg Depot and highlighted Peru’s consistency, resilience, and depth across all rotations.
Star Performance- Natalia Gushlaw-Mirville
Center stage belongs to Natalia Gushlaw-Mirville, the senior all-rounder for Peru. She tallied 12 points, dished out 10 assists, and added 3 aces — a display of both attacking and facilitation.
Her ability to switch between distributing to hitters and converting scoring opportunities kept NAC off balance throughout the match.
Gushlaw-Mirville’s presence in crunch moments — anchoring serves, managing transitions, and driving tempo — underpinned Peru’s dominance.
Supporting Hero- Amelia Siskavich
Complementing the star performer, Amelia Siskavich delivered a strong supporting showing.
She added 10 points to the tally, including 4 aces, solidifying Peru’s advantage in serving pressure.
Her serves forced NAC into off-shape first balls and created scoring opportunities for Peru’s offense.
Key Dynamics of the Sweep
1. Serving Pressure & Momentum Runs
Peru’s serving game proved decisive. Beyond aces, many serves rattled NAC’s reception, triggering weak first contacts and extended Peru runs.
Once they gained momentum, they extended leads decisively in each set.
2. Progressive Set Margins
The margin of victory grew set to set, from 8 in the first (25-17) to 9 in the second (25-16), and finally 13 in the third (25-12).
This trend shows Peru’s growing dominance and effective mid-match adjustments.
3. Leadership & Court Control
With Gushlaw-Mirville steering offense and Siskavich applying serve pressure, Peru dictated critical phases of play.
Their communication, rhythm, and floor decision making overwhelmed NAC’s defenses and prevented momentum swings.
Match Highlights
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Teams | Peru Nighthawks vs NAC Bobcats |
| Venue | Ellenburg Depot (NAC home court) |
| Final Score | Peru 3 – NAC 0 |
| Set Scores | 25-17, 25-16, 25-12 |
| Top Performer | Natalia Gushlaw-Mirville: 12 pts, 10 ast, 3 aces |
| Supporting Performer | Amelia Siskavich: 10 pts, 4 aces |
| Winning Edge | Serving pressure, first-ball control, leader-driven offense |
| Game Trend | Increasing set margins, sustained runs, commanding finish |
Implications & Takeaways
This sweep underscores Peru’s strategic strengths: a balanced offense, imposing serve game, and in-game adaptability.
That they improved their grip on each set suggests depth, mental toughness, and coaching adjustments at work.
For NAC, the focus must turn to bolstering first contact and resisting service pressure — two areas that proved pivotal in this match.
If the Bobcats can stabilize reception and claw back side-out consistency, they may withstand or even reverse future Peru momentum.
Peru’s sweep of NAC was emphatic and complete. Behind Gushlaw-Mirville’s all-round excellence and Siskavich’s serving firepower, the Nighthawks controlled every facet of the match.
With increasing margins each set and sustained dominance, Peru sent a clear message — they are among the teams to beat.
