The Berlin Recycling Volleys secured a 3-0 victory (25-18, 25-21, 25-23) against the WWK Volleys Herrsching in their second Bundesliga match, played on the innovative LED floor at the BMW Park in Munich. Despite some challenges, Berlin dominated the court, keeping their unbeaten streak alive and claiming the top spot on the table.
In the absence of Kyle Dagostino, Adam Kowalski stepped up, proving his reliability alongside a strong lineup that included Johannes Tille, Ruben Schott, and Moritz Reichert. Berlin quickly seized control, taking an early lead in the first set thanks to a powerful serving streak from captain Schott, capitalizing on Herrsching’s unforced errors to claim the set 25-18.
The second set saw a more determined Herrsching squad, but Berlin responded with precision, particularly through Jake Hanes and Tille’s clever play, clinching the set 25-21. In the third, Berlin brought in Tobias Krick to enhance their blocking presence, yet Herrsching fought back, making it a close contest. However, with timely spikes from Krage and Reichert, the Volleys ultimately secured the set and match, winning 25-23.
Jake Hanes led the BR Volleys as the match’s top scorer with 15 points, boasting a 65% attack efficiency, along with 1 block and 1 ace. Moritz Reichert contributed 12 points, achieving a 62% attack rate, though his reception stood at 33%, adding 2 aces to his performance. For Herrsching, John Filip was the standout player, delivering 13 points with a 43% attack rate, 2 aces, and 2 block kills.
Coach Joel Banks praised his team’s resilience, noting, “Although Herrsching brought pressure in the third set, we found a way to pull through. The team earned a well-deserved weekend off before preparing for the next challenge.”
With six points and no lost sets, Berlin remains firmly at the top of the standings, ready to continue their impressive campaign.
