by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
Florence keeps winning
The Florence volleyball team continued their conference dominance last week, defeating Anaconda and Deer Lodge in straight set matches. Florence hasn’t lost a set since starting regular season play.
Florence hosted Anaconda on Tuesday, September 23 and won 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-17). For Florence, Maggie Schneiter had 15 assists, Emory Ralston had 12 kills and 14 digs, Dia Jenkins and Lexi Danczyk each had 2 aces, and Reese Briney had 14 assists.
Then on Thursday, September 25, Florence hosted Deer Lodge. The Falcons overpowered the Wardens and won with ease 3-0 (25-6, 25-4, 25-12). For Florence, Lexi Danczyk had 4 aces, Emory Ralston had 12 kills and 13 digs, Maggie Schneiter had 20 assists, Jaden Fisher had 3 blocks, and Dia Jenkins had 13 digs.
Stevensville defeats Corvallis
The Stevensville volleyball team hosted Corvallis on Thursday, September 25, in a spirited battle of Bitterroot Valley foes. Corvallis won the first game 25-20, but Stevi came back to take the next three sets to win 3-1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-10, 25-21).
Stevensville’s Riley Moore serves in the Stevensville/Corvallis matchup in Stevensville on Thursday, Sept. 25. Sevensville won 3-1. Photo by Scott Sacry.
For Stevensville, Avery Raszler had 8 aces and 11 assists, Maddix Yeager has 4 aces, 7 kills and 10 digs, Sophia Hutchison had 12 digs, 2 blocks and 7 kills, Melissa Daniels had 9 digs, Jaidan Oyler had 9 digs and 20 assists, Kyndahl Plantz had 8 kills, and Riley Moore had 5 kills.
Earlier in the week, Corvallis hosted Dillon on Tuesday, September 23. Corvallis played a solid match against the Beavers but ultimately lost 0-3 (20-25, 16-25, 21-25).
Corvallis’s Hannah Buhler (left) and Emma Cooper (right) get ready to receive a serve in the Corvallis/Stevensville match in Stevi on Thursday, Sept. 25. Corvallis lost 1-3. Photo by Scott Sacry.
Hamilton
The Hamilton volleyball team hosted Butte Central on Saturday, September 27 and won 3-0 (25-14, 25-5, 25-14). For Hamilton, Aurie Duncan had 22 assists and 3 aces, Ciara Hanley had 8 kills and 3 aces, and Jenna Ellis had 10 digs.
Darby
The Darby volleyball team hosted Thompson Falls on Saturday, September 27, and lost 0-3 (10-25, 5-25, 15-25).
Victor
The Victor volleyball team had a couple of marathon five-set games last week. On Thursday, September 25, they went to Alberton and won 3-2 (21-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-10, 15-10).
Then on Saturday, Sept. 27, Victor hosted Lincoln and fell 2-3 (25-18, 16-25, 18-25, 25-21, 9-15).