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Warner sweeps past Christian in Region 1B semifinal

Warner’s Olivia Marcuson, right, hits the ball past Aberdeen Roncalli’s Gabby Thomas, left, during a match earlier this season in Warner. Marcuson had eight kills in a win over Aberdeen Christian Thursday night. Photo by John Davis taken 10/1/2024

WARNER – Warner racked up 15 aces to go along with 41 kills to defeat Aberdeen Christian Thursday night.

The Monarchs improved to 30-4 on the season with a 25-14, 25-12, 25-14 sweep over the Knights in Region 1B volleyball action.

“I told the girls we have nothing to lose going into tonight and to leave it all on the court,” said Christian coach Sara Powell.

While the Knights were able to stick with Warner early in the opening set, the hosts closed with a flurry to set the tone for the rest of the match.

Kyleigh Schopp paced the Monarchs with four aces and a dozen kills. Olivia Marcuson contributed eight kills, and Jaycee Jung added seven to the balanced Warner attack. Jordyn Jensen and Libby Scepaniak each finished with three aces.

Eri Cobbs led the Knights with four kills and three blocks. Sophie Glynn and Ari Johnson each contributed three kills.

Aberdeen Christian’s Eri Cobbs, center and Arianna Johnson, right, defend the net as Wilmot’s Addison Heinje, left, hits the ball during Tuesday night’s Region 1B match at the Aberdeen Christian School gym. Cobbs had four kills and Johnson three in a setback to Warner Thursday night. Photo by John Davis taken 11/5/2024

Christian ended its season with a 17-13 record.

“Super proud of the girls this season,” Powell said. “They showed great growth.”

Warner advances to the SoDak 16 on Tuesday where it will face fellow Lake Region Conference member Faulkton.

“We wish Warner the best of luck,” Powell said. “They are a great team.”

Serving: Aberdeen Christian (Alexis Isakson 1 ace, Ari Johnson 1 ace, Sawyer Schwan 1); Warner 64-73 15 aces (Kyleigh Schopp 7-7 4 aces, Jordyn Jensen 16-16 3 aces, Libby Scepaniak 13-14 3 aces).

Hitting: Aberdeen Christian (Eri Cobbs 4 kills, Sophie Glynn 3 kills, Johnson 3 kills, Jolie Fogarty 2 kills); Warner 80-91 41 kills (Schopp 22-25 12 kills, Olivia Marcuson 12-12 8 kills, Jaycee Jung 12-14 7 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Christian (Schwan 10 assists, Isakson 1 assist, Brynn Powell 1 assist); Warner 86-87 36 assists (Scepaniak 38-38 17 assists, Reagan Wood 36-37 11 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Christian (Isakson 12, Powell 5, Fogarty 5); Warner 33 (Jensen 14, Jung 6).

Blocks: Aberdeen Christian (Cobbs 2 solo 1 assist, Fogarty 1 solo, Johnson 1 assist, Sophia Eichler 1 assist).

Records: Aberdeen Christian 17-13; Warner 30-4.

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