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Franklin Pierce Sweeps Stonehill, 3-0

Parnell posts ten kills to lead the Raven attack

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Caitlynn Parnell Caitlynn Parnell recorded 10 kills, five digs and five blocks on Wednesday night at Stonehill.

EASTON, Mass. (September 6, 2006) – The Franklin Pierce women’s volleyball team swept Stonehill College, 3-0 (30-19, 30-21, 30-28), in Northeast-10 Conference action this evening at Merkert Gymnasium. The Ravens totaled 35 kills and 39 digs to earn their first conference victory of the season.

Freshman Caitlynn Parnell (Medina, Texas/Medina) led the Raven attack posting ten kills, five digs and five blocks in the match. Sophomore Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) was also solid, tallying six kills, four blocks and four service aces, while freshman Megan Feldmeth (South Pasadena, Calif./South Pasadena) hit 6-for-17 (.417 pct.) and added four blocks.

Sophomore setter Karissa Hookstadt (Camarillo, Calif./Camarillo) paced the Raven offense, dishing 27 assists, while senior co-captain Michelle McConnell (Elora, Ontario/Centre Wellington) spearheaded the defense with 13 digs.

Stonehill received solid production from sophomore Heidi Woerner (North Kingstown, R.I.), who totaled 10 kills in the setback. Skyhawk junior Rebekah Saunders (Gilford, N.H.) added eight kills and 14 digs in the contest, while freshman Kristen Hordern (Swansea, Mass.) collected six kills and 21 assists.

Franklin Pierce (3-1, 1-0 NE-10) will be in action again on Tuesday as it travels to Bentley College at 7 p.m. Stonehill College (0-4, 0-1 NE-10) will also be in action on Tuesday as it travels to Merrimack College for a match at 7 p.m.