Langhorne, PA - Cairn Sweeps Neumann 3-0. 

3rd seeded Cairn (11-21 / 6-3 UNITED EAST) jumped out to an early lead in the first set going up 4-1 over Neumann (5-14 / 3-6 UNITED EAST). The Knights responded with a run of their own taking a 6-5edge over the Highlanders. The two teams then traded blows going back and forth until Cairn took a 22-21 lead. The Highlanders controlled the final 3 points to take the set capping off the opening frame with an ace by junior outside hitter Sam Poirier (Nogyang, South Korea / International Christian School Uijeongbu). 

The second set saw the Highlanders come out of the gate on fire. Senior setter Josh Adler (Levittown, PA / Neshaminy High School) got things started with an ace on the first point. Cairn followed this up with a pair of blocks to go up 3-0 before Adler rattled off 3 consecutive aces to give the Highlanders a comfortable 6-0 lead to start the set. Cairn maintained a choke hold on the set, building and keeping a double digit lead over the Knights. Cairn claimed the second set 25-10. 

The third and final set began with the two teams exchanging points while trying to find early momentum. The Highlanders took the reigns at 6-6 when they scored 6 straight points, including a pair of kills by Poirier. Neumann respond with a pair of points before Cairn went on another run, this time scoring 5 straight behind 2 kills by freshman opposite Nehemiah Clark (Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea Ukarumpa International School). The Knights battled back cutting the lead down to 22-18 but Cairn regained control and closed out the set 25-20 to secure their spot in the semi-final round of the United East Conference Championship.