by Scott Sacry
The volleyball teams of Florence and Darby played in Darby on Thursday, Sept. 12. The visiting Lady Falcons controlled the contest and won 3-0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-15). For Florence, Maggie Schneiter had 3 aces and 25 assists, Elise Schneiter had 8 assists and 2 blocks, Emory Ralston had 8 kills, and Ella Goeltz had 13 digs.
Florence played Arlee on Tuesday, Sept. 10 and easily defeated the Scarlets 3-0 (25-0, 25-7, 25-8). For Florence, Maggie Schneiter had 10 aces and 15 assists, Ava Philbrick had 8 kills and 1 block, Emory Ralston had 8 kills, and Ella Goeltz had 8 digs.
The Hamilton volleyball team hosted both Columbia Falls and Whitefish on Saturday, Sept. 14. They defeated Columbia Falls 25-12, 25-15, 26-24. For Hamilton, Ciara Hanley had 4 aces and 9 kills, Aurie Duncan had 24 assists and 2 blocks, and Lundyn Murray had 12 digs.
Then in a highly competitive match they defeated Whitefish 25-23, 25-20, 21-25, 26-24. For Hamilton, Layna Price had 3 aces, Ciara Hanley had 22 kills, Arie Duncan had 37 assists and 2 blocks, and Lundyn Murray had 34 digs.