By Becky Walz,
Closing out last week the Decorah volleyball team (7-1, 1-0 NEIC) picked up four wins at the Charles City tournament and defeated Crestwood in five sets Tuesday to open the NEIC season.
Undefeated tourney
The Vikings had a good day at the Charles City Early Bird Tournament Saturday going 4-0 on the day.
“This was a good day for us. We played everyone and moved people around a little. It is nice to know we have some depth in every position. We saw many good things, but we will continue to improve on some others. Our serve receive was great and I want to give some credit there as they work hard and often get little credit,” said Coach Gina Holthaus.
It took three sets for Decorah to defeat the host Comets, falling 19-21 in set one and rebounding to win the match 21-19 and 15-9. McKinley Massman had nine kills while Dylin Thompson dished out 14 assists and Ellie Rolfs came away with 13 digs. At the service line, Savannah O’Reilly went 13-for-13 with a pair of aces.
It was a 2-0 win over Iowa Falls-Alden (21-10, 21-14). Leah Holland and Kelby Kerndt led the hitters at the net with six kills apiece. D. Thompson had 11 assists. Defensively, Rolfs, Massman, Holland and D. Thompson all had eight digs.
Against Riceville, the Vikings won 2-0 (21-11, 21-7). At the net it was Massman pacing Decorah with five kills while Holland and Audrey Essa hammered down four apiece. The Vikes came up with a total of 20 digs with Sara Johanningmeier, Rolfs, Massman and Ella Stille all grabbing four. As a team Decorah was 35-for-38 at the service line with 10 aces.
Finishing the day against Mason City, Decorah won 2-0 (21-14, 21-16). The Vikes pounded out 20 kills on 44 attack attempts with 14 digs and served 37-for-41.
Stats vs. Charles City
Kills – McKinley Massman 9; Leah Holland 5; Kelby Kerndt 5; Renae Wilson 2; Dylin Thompson 1
Assists – D. Thompson 14; Ellie Rolfs 2; Massman 2; Holland 1; Kerndt 1; Savannah O’Reilly 1
Blocks (assist-solo) – Holland (1-0); D. Thompson (1-0)
Digs – Rolfs 13; D. Thompson 13; Massman 12; Kerndt 6; O’Reilly 6; Sara Johanningmeier 3; Holland 1
Serving (success/attempts) – Johanningmeier (6-6); Rolfs (6-7); Massman (9-10); Holland (8-9); D. Thompson (8-9); O’Reilly (13-13)
Aces – O’Reilly 2; Rolfs 1; Massman 1
Stats vs. Iowa Falls-Alden
Kills – Holland 6; Kerndt 6; Wilson 2; Massman 1; D. Thompson 1; Edyn Bateman 1
Assists – D. Thompson 11; Massman 2; Holland 1; Jasera Tweten 1
Blocks (assist-solo) – Massman (0-1)
Digs – Rolfs 8; Massman 8; Holland 8; D. Thompson 8; Kerndt 5; Tweten 2; O’Reilly 2; Johanningmeier 1; Wilson 1
Serving (success/attempts) – Johanningmeier (6-6); Rolfs (2-2); Massman (8-9); Holland (11-12); D. Thompson (7-8); O’Reilly (4-5)
Aces – Massman 3; Holland 1; D. Thompson 1
Stats vs. Riceville
Kills – Massman 5; Holland 4; Audrey Essa 4; Kerndt 3; D. Thompson 1; Wilson 1; Clara Hjelle 1
Assists – D. Thompson 14; Johanningmeier 1; Massman 1
Blocks (assist-solo) – Massman (1-0); Holland (1-0); D. Thompson (1-0); Wilson (1-0)
Digs – Johanningmeier 4; Rolfs 4; Massman 4; Ella Stille 4; D. Thompson 2; Holland 1; Brynnah Hanson 1
Serving (success/attempts) – Johanningmeier (4-5); Rolfs (7-7); Massman (7-7); Holland (3-3); D. Thompson (8-9); Stille (6-7)
Aces – D. Thompson 3; Massman 2; Stille 2; Johanningmeier 1; Rolfs 1; Holland 1
Stats vs. Mason City
Kills – Kerndt 7; Holland 3; Massman 2; Wilson 2; Hjelle 2; Bateman 2; D. Thompson 1; Essa 1
Assists – D. Thompson 14; O’Reilly 3; Rolfs 2; Wilson 1
Blocks (assist-solo) – Holland (1-0); Bateman (1-0)
Digs – Hanson 4; Massman 2; Holland 2; Kerndt 2; Johanningmeier 1; Rolfs 1; D. Thompson 1; Stille 1
Serving (success/attempts) – Johanningmeier (7-7); Rolfs (0-1); Massman (3-4); Holland (8-9); D. Thompson (6-7); Kerndt (1-1); Stille (7-7); O’Reilly (5-5)
Aces – Johanningmeier 1; Massman 1; Holland 1; D. Thompson 1; O’Reilly 1
Opening NEIC
It was a team effort for the Vikings Tuesday that led to a 3-2 win over Crestwood (4-2, 1-1 NEIC). The Vikes won by set scores 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 17-25 and 15-11.
Statistics from Tuesday’s match were unavailable at press time.
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