Volleyball’s ‘Dig Pink’ Game Brings Out The Crowd

Verona volleyball played Cedar Grove Thursday night in what has become an October tradition: The “Dig Pink” game for breast cancer awareness and support. Seniors Abbey Donnelly and Jessica Toriello presented Michele Kiernan and Ken McKenna of Minette’s Angels with a check from the team’s fundraising.

The Minette Grosso McKenna Angel Foundation was founded in 2004, one year after Verona resident and nurse Minette McKenna died from breast cancer. The nonprofit supports breast cancer patients and survivors, as well as research and breast health awareness, and offers scholarships to nursing students, Verona High School seniors going into a medical field, students who have been affected by breast cancer.

While the first set was a close 25-20 Verona win, the second put more daylight between the two teams. In the end, Verona took a 25-10 victory. Brynn Mack led all players with 10 kills, and Samantha Heimall was credited with 18 assists.

The preliminary round of the Essex County Tournament (ECT) for volleyball is tomorrow, Saturday, October 18, but #1 seed Verona has a bye. The first round is Wednesday, October 22, and it will be a 4 p.m. game.

Photos: Mike Perry
Written by: MyVeronaNJ Staff