Score for Decorah; No. 14 Vikings take care of Waukon

By Becky Walz,

It was a great night on the court for the Class 4A No. 14 Decorah volleyball team (20-2, 3-1 NEIC) as the Vikings defeated Waukon (13-9, 2-2 NEIC) Tuesday night on the road, 3-2. Set scores were 23-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-16 and 15-10.
Although the Vikes had several starters absent, the squad had others step into the holes with success. 
“Waukon as always was a ridiculously scrappy team they didn’t let the ball hit the floor. I knew we would start slow, but still feel we should’ve had set one. After being down two sets, I was proud of these girls and the resiliency that they showed. They continued to work together and believe and trust in each other.  I can think of no better way to get win number 20 on the season than to have to work hard for five sets and finish strong. Again, I just can’t say enough about the team effort,” said Coach Gina Holthaus.
As a team, Decorah had 47 kills on 163 attack attempts, 40 assists, 98 digs and 16 solo blocks. 
Haley Gossman was all over the court, leading the Vikings in digs with 23 to go with a team high 16 kills. Amelia Dugger connected for 11 kills had six total blocks, including four solo. The junior also served 23-for-25 with four aces. Emma Wold and Maddy Fromm combined for setting duties, providing 23 and 15 respectively. At the net, Annika Franzen denied the ball with eight solo blocks. Dahlyn Headington provided 20 digs, while Kallie Mincks was there for 13.
Decorah steps out of the conference to play at Caledonia (Minn.) Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7:15 p.m. The Vikes will compete at the Western Dubuque (Epworth) tournament Saturday, Oct. 2, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Stats versus Waukon
Kills – Haley Gossman 16; Amelia Dugger 11; Kaia Franzen 8; Ashley Schneberger 7; Annika Franzen 3; Sage Wedmann 2
Assists – Emma Wold 23; Maddy Fromm 15; Gossman 1; A. Franzen 1
Blocks (solo-assist) – A. Franzen (8-0); Dugger (4-2); Wedmann (2-2); Gossman (2-0); K. Franzen (0-2); Schneberger 1
Digs – Gossman 23; Dahlyn Headington 20; Kallie Mincks 13; Fromm 10; Dugger 9; Autumn Schaller 7; Wold 6; K. Franzen 3; Wedmann 3; A. Franzen 2; Schneberger 2
Serving (success/attempts) – Dugger (23-25); Wold (20-21); Mincks (15-17); Fromm (14-14); Schaller (13-17); Kristi Kjome-Johnson (7-8); Gossman (2-5)
Aces – Dugger 4; Wold 2; Fromm 1; Schaller 1

 

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