Carmel Boys Volleyball continued its strong early-season play with a pair of wins at the North vs. South Classic in Jeffersonville, improving to 6-2 on the season. The Greyhounds opened the day with a dominant performance over Jeffersonville, winning in straight sets 25-10, 25-23, 25-16. Carmel set the tone early with a decisive first set and maintained control throughout, responding well in a competitive second set before closing the match with authority. Carmel followed with another sweep, defeating Madison Consolidated 25-16, 25-20, 25-23. The Greyhounds showcased consistency and composure, especially in tight late-set situations, to complete the 2-0 day. Offensively, Carmel was led by Eli Philistin-Lynch, who put together a standout performance with 24 kills on 49 attempts, averaging 4.8 kills per set while hitting an efficient .347. His ability to terminate consistently was a key factor in both wins. In the middle, Dylan Kaiser continued to establish himself as one of the most efficient attackers on the roster, finishing with 10 kills on 17 swings for an outstanding .529 hitting percentage. Thomas Kuehl delivered a strong all-around performance, contributing 14 kills while hitting .219, and anchoring the back row with 16 digs and an 88.9% dig efficiency, helping stabilize Carmel in serve receive and defensive transition. At setter, Shep Spidel led a balanced offense, totaling 71 assists in the two matches while also contributing across the board with 3 kills, 10 digs, and 3 total blocks, keeping Carmel’s attack diverse and effective. At the net, Jack Kovac made a major impact defensively with 5 total blocks and added 9 kills, while the Greyhounds as a team totaled 15 blocks, helping limit opposing offenses throughout the day. Carmel’s depth and efficiency were evident, finishing the day with a .289 team hitting percentage and strong defensive numbers, including 86 total digs. The Greyhounds now enter a challenging stretch of their schedule. Carmel will travel to Bishop Chatard on Tuesday, followed by a matchup at Center Grove on Wednesday. They will then face defending state champion Roncalli on April 4th, along with a rematch against Jeffersonville later that same day.