by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
Florence
Florence broke the Breakers in Missoula on Tuesday, September 16, as they defeated Missoula Loyola 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-21). For Florence, Emory Ralston had 4 aces and 9 kills, Maggie Schneiter had 22 assists, and Dia Jenkins had 16 digs.
Hamilton
On Thursday, September 18, the Hamilton volleyball team played at Frenchtown in a matchup of two of the top Class A volleyball teams in western Montana.
Hamilton won the first set relatively easily, 25-18, then lost the next three sets 15-25, 13-25, and 20-25 to lose 1-3. For Hamilton, Ciara Hanley had 15 kills and 13 digs, Aurie Duncan had 4 aces and 25 assists, and Lundyn Murray had 16 digs.
Hamilton’s job didn’t get any easier on Saturday, Sept. 20 when they hosted a tall and talented Dillon team. Hamilton played strong and won 3-1 (25-15, 23-25, 25-14, 25-15).
For Hamilton, Ciara Hanley had 13 kills, Aurie Duncan had 5 aces, 3 blocks, and 27 assists, Lundyn Murray had 12 digs, and Kaitlyn Snavely had 4 blocks.
Corvallis
Corvallis hosted a tough Frenchtown team on Tuesday, September 16. Corvallis played well, but fell to the visiting Broncs 0-3 (9-25, 17-25, 21-25)
Then on Saturday, September 20, Corvallis went to the Mining City and defeated Butte Central in a close match 3-1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-13, 27-25).
Stevensville
Stevensville went to Missoula to play Valley Christian on Tuesday, September 16, and won 3-1 (25-20, 25-14, 21-25, 25-23). Then on Thursday, September 18, Stevensville hosted Butte Central and won 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 25-13).