by Scott Sacry
The Stevensville volleyball team hosted Hamilton on Tuesday, September 24. It was a competitive match, but Hamilton had too much firepower in the end and won 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-21). For Hamilton, Aurie Duncan had 20 assists and 4 aces, Ciara Hanley had 10 kills, Lundyn Murray had 13 digs, and Ella Griffin had 2 blocks.
For Stevensville, Jaidan Oyler had 3 aces and 11 assists, Kenzi Frost had 2 aces, 6 kills and 7 digs, Sophia Hutchison had 5 kills, Kyndahl Plantz had 4 kills and 2 blocks, Britta Miller had 2 blocks, and Lilly Newson had 9 digs.
Hamilton then went to Butte to play Butte Central on Thursday, September 26. Hamilton had three starters injured but still won easily 3-0 (25-7, 25-13, 25-13). For Hamilton, Ashlyn McKern had 7 kills, Jenna Ellis had 5 aces, Lundyn Murray had 5 aces and 8 digs, and Carsyn Clack at 20 assists.
Florence on a roll
The Florence volleyball team continued their strong play last week. On Tuesday, September 24, they traveled to Anaconda and won 3-1 (25-18, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21). For Florence, Emory Ralston had 3 aces and 12 kills, Ava Philbrick had 3 blocks, Maggie Schneiter had 23 assists, and Ella Goeltz had 13 digs.
Then on Thursday, they hosted Deer Lodge and won 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-22). For Florence, Emory Ralston had 5 aces, 8 kills and 13 digs, Maggie Schneiter had 26 assists, Elise Schneiter had a block, and Ella Goeltz had one block and 10 digs.