MILLER – Aberdeen Roncalli overcame one deficit Tuesday night, but the Cavaliers could not overcome a second one.

Miller grabbed a 25-17, 23-25, 25-17, 25-18 non-conference volleyball victory. The Rustlers improved to 3-0 with the triumph.

“It was a tough matchup, but I was proud of how the girls extended several rallies and played positively through the ups and downs,” said Roncalli coach Mandy Smid.

After dropping the opening set, the Cavaliers pulled out a tight second set to even the match.

However, the Rustlers regained control by securing the third set and then finished off the match with a win in the fourth.

Ally Mullaney powered Miller with 17 kills. Abbi Blake and Jaden Werdel each contributed 11.

“We caused Miller to force errors,” Smid said. “Our attack was evenly spread out amongst our players.”

Ella Hanson led the balanced Roncalli attack with six kills, while Ava Hanson contributed four. The Cavaliers also had four different players with one ace serve each.

Camryn Bain topped the defense with 29 digs and Ella Hanson finished with 18.

Roncalli, 0-3 on the season, returns home to take on Tiospa Zina Thursday night at Roncalli Gym.

Serving: Aberdeen Roncalli 71-74 5 aces (Jaidyn Feickert 1 ace, Faith Danielson 1 ace, Ava Hanson 1 ace); Miller 77-84 5 aces (Abbi Blake 18-19 2 aces, Jodie Palmer 13-14 1 ace, Ally Mullaney 11-11 1 ace).

Hitting: Aberdeen Roncalli 128-144 15 kills (Ella Hanson 6 kills, A. Hanson 4 kills); Miller 136-171 50 kills (Mullaney 33-38 17 kills, Blake 26-34 11 kills, Jaden Werdel 28-40 11 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Roncalli 123-123 12 assists (Maddie Huber 8 assists, Danielson 4 assists); Miller 42 assists (Tyra Gates 142-142 38 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Roncalli 95 (Camryn Bain 29, E. Hanson 18); Miller 100 (Palmer 34, Werdel 24, Gates 14).

Blocks: Aberdeen Roncalli 0; Miller 8 (Blake 3, Aleah Schlechter 2, Mullaney 1 solo 1 assist).

Records: Aberdeen Roncalli 0-3; Miller 3-0.

JV Match: Miller 25-20, 25-19.

C Match: Aberdeen Roncalli 25-23, 10-25, 15-12.