Thanks to Ruth Douglas for the great photos below, and to Paul Woodland for his many photos and game summaries throughout the year.

Great season, Bulldogs!

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Tech won the most exciting match of the year by beating the Titans 25-13; 25-15; 24-26; 22-25; and 15-11. Coming off the bench, Susie Haj Mohammad led the team with seven assists, just at the right moment! That spark ignited the team, resulting in Six Kills and a Block for “the Thunder” Tudda Lewis.  Co-Captain Gabrielle Woodland paced the Bulldogs with Six Kills, 1 Ace and Three Blocks that stuffed the Skyline attack. Mariale Dunbar, Martina Starc and Roen Adams bolstered the team by serving over 90% from the line and putting down over 2 kills apiece. Sophomore Mikaela Harrington provided 4 Assists and went 5-6 serving. This was a major win over Skyline High School as Oakland Tech ends the regular season with a record of 9 – 2.

Oakland Technical powered through Oakland High 25-15; 25-13; 22-25; and 25-13.   Starting Setter Susie Haj Mohammad had a “stand out” performance with a Bulldog team high of 15 Assists!   Not to be out done, Gabrie “heavy hand” Woodland scored 7 Kills, 3 Aces, 1 Dig and 3 Blocks for points.   Serving was the key to success; Susie and Gabrie lead the team with 91% and 100% serving efficiency.  Miss Susie led the starting rotation, providing Kills for Mariale Dunbar (3), Tudda Lewis (3), Roen Adams (3) and Martina Starc (3).  Aaliyah Douglas put the finishing touch on the Wildcats, serving a whopping 89% from the line.  The Bulldogs round out the season with a record of 8 Wins and 2 Losses.

Go Tech!

The Bulldogs bounced back from a recent Skyline loss to win over Fremont High School, 25-23; 25-21; and 25-17. Starting OH Aaliyah Douglas led the way with perfect 9 for 9 serving, 2 Kills and 2 Digs. The other Bulldog server was (7-8) Gabrielle Woodland with 2 Aces, 2 Kills and a Block. Mariale Dunbar took “top hitter” honors, with 4 Kills and one ace. Jayoni Lewis, Megan Schenk, and Roen Adams all ended the match with a Kill. With a record of 7-2, Oakland Tech finishes the volleyball season at Oakland High and Skyline.

Oakland Tech out-paced Oakland High by beating the Wildcats 25-12; 25-15; and 25-18.  Senior Kate Yungert pulled the Bulldogs through with 5 Assists and perfect serving.  Susie Haj Mohammad came in the match for relief, providing 2 Assists, 2Digs and 2-2 serving.  Mikaela Harrington recorded 3 Assists on the day, leaving Gabrielle Woodland with 5 Kills, 4 Aces, and 100% service.  Upstart Tudda Lewis began the match with a Kill and 1-2 service.  Mariale Dunbar and Martina Starc recorded 2 Kills.

Oakland Tech now matches its 6-1 record against undefeated Skyline High.

Oakland Tech came from behind and surged ahead to win over Fremont High School, beating the Tigers 25-21; 25-22; and 25-5.  Susie HajMohammad provided a real spark with 2 Assists and a timely dig against a powerful attack.  Roen Adams led the way serving a perfect 100% from the line.  “Tudda” Lewis placed an outstanding effort for the Bulldog front court, with 4 Blocks and 4 Kills.  Mikaela Harrington’s 5 Assists provided hitting kills for Martina Starc, Gabrielle Woodland and Mariale Dunbar.  Oakland Tech is now a respectable 4-1 on the volleyball season.

The Bulldogs took over Oakland with a daunting and balanced attack.  Mikaela Harrington’s leadership showed with a team high 10 Assists that resulted in a victory over the Wildcats, 25-17, 25-16, and 25-17.  Gabrielle Woodland provided the hammer by serving 88% from the line, with 5 Kills, 5 Aces and a shut-down block.  Starting hitters, Martina Starc and Megan Schenk doubled up with 2 Serving Aces and 2 Kills apiece.  For the first time, the entire Bulldog starting rotation scored a least one kill.

Next week Oakland Tech matches up with the Skyline Titans.