WOLSEY – Wolsey-Wessington captured a pivotal third set and pulled away in the fourth to record a 30-28, 16-25, 25-23, 25-19 non-conference volleyball win over Aberdeen Christian Thursday night.
After splitting the first two sets, the third set was up for grabs. When the Warbirds edged Christian to go up a set, the hosts were able to control the fourth for the victory.
“I think we’re almost right where we wanna be. We’re passing really well and playing really good defense,” said Christian coach Sally Stoebner. “There were a lot of good long rallies. We just need to figure out a way to put the ball away early so we can point score with our serve.”
Ariana Johnson had 24 kills to power the Knights. She also contributed three solo blocks and two assisted blocks. Sophie Glynn and Jolie Fogarty each added nine kills to the Christian total.
Junior setter Sawyer Schwan led the Knights with 38 set assists, including her 1,000th career assist during the match.
“We couldn’t be prouder of Sawyer,” Stoebner said, “and can’t wait to keep adding to that number.”
Wolsey-Wessington, which improved to 8-2 on the season, was led by Maria Nelson with 15 kills. Timber Haeder followed with 13. Shae Uttecht had a team-leading 31 digs.
Christian, 3-4 on the season, squares off against cross-town foe Aberdeen Roncalli on Monday night at Roncalli Gym.
Serving: Aberdeen Christian (Jolie Fogarty 2 aces, Payton Skarin 2 aces, Sawyer Schwan 1 ace); Wolsey-Wessington (Kendal Uttecht 13-13 1 ace, Taylor Eichstadt 18-18 1 ace, Shae Uttecht 14-15).
Hitting: Aberdeen Christian (Arianna Johnson 24 kills, Sophie Glynn 9 kills, Fogarty 9 kills); Wolsey-Wessington (Maria Nelson 38-40 15 kills, Timber Haeder 33-39 13 kills, Marley Boomsma 14-16 6 kills).
Setting: Aberdeen Christian (Schwan 38 assists); Wolsey-Wessington (K. Uttecht 118-118 32 assists).
Digs: Aberdeen Christan (Skarin 22, Fogarty 20, Schwan 19, Alexis Isakson 18); Wolsey-Wessington (S. Uttecht 31, K. Uttecht 17, Eichstadt 14).
Blocks: Aberdeen Christian (Johnson 3 solo 2 assists, Sophie Eichler 2 solo); Wolsey-Wessington (Preslie Jensen 4, K. Uttecht 3).
Records: Aberdeen Christian 3-4; Wolsey-Wessington 8-2.
