Maloney volleyball wins CCC tournament championship over Southington

On Saturday, the Maloney volleyball team emerged victorious at the CCC tournament, defeating Southington 3-1 in the championship match at the UConn Volleyball Center in Storrs. Greta Koscuk was the standout player, contributing 27 kills and 25 digs to guide her team to its first Central Connecticut Conference tournament title. Maloney, the No. 2 seed entering the tournament, had previously claimed a spot in the CCC volleyball championship for the first time in program history.

Their path to the championship included victories over No. 15 Hall, No. 10 Enfield, and No. 3 Bristol Central. In contrast, Southington, the No. 1 seed, had to overcome No. 16 Rocky Hill, No. 9 Simsbury, and ultimately No. 4 Glastonbury to reach the finals. Following the win, Maloney enters the CIAC Class LL tournament as the No. 2 seed, with a first-round bye.

They will face the winner of the match between No. 18 Simsbury and No. 15 Newtown. Southington, on the other hand, will enter the Class LL tournament as the No. 4 seed, facing No. 29 New Britain in the first round on Tuesday at 6 p.m.