Newtown High School's girls' volleyball team made it three consecutive three-set wins at Stratford on October 14, then battled to a five-set victory at home over Notre Dame Prep of Fairfield on October 16.

The Nighthawks beat Stratford 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-12). Darla Paul compiled a baker's dozen kills, Jordan Kemp logged seven kills, and Mia Sullivan compiled six kills. Taylor Leighton had 18 assists. Newtown had 15 service aces with Diana Chomiak accounting for five and Kemp four, and Leah Botta three. Botta also had five digs.

Newtown edged Notre Dame by coming back from down 1-0 and 2-1 to prevail 3-2 (23-25, 25-16, 22-25, 25-14, 15-10). Rylan Kennedy had 13 kills, Kemp 11 kills, Paul nine, Sullivan seven, and Sophia Galassi five. Leighton racked up 27 assists. Newtown had 17 aces behind seven from Leighton and six from Ava Ashla. Remy Plummer had four digs and Leighton recorded three digs. Paul, Kennedy, and Leighton each had two solo blocks.

The Nighthawks went on the road and took on New Fairfield on October 20, in search of their sixth straight win, and came out on top 3-0 (25-18, 25-6, 25-16). Sullivan led the Hawks with six kills, Leighton had 13 assists, and Plummer came up with three digs.

NHS made it six wins in a row and improved to 11-5 overall and 10-1 in South-West Conference play.

Sports Editor Andy Hutchison can be reached at andyh@thebee.com.