9/1 Volleyball Recap

Ben got my first look at the Aquinas volleyball team tonight. Last year they graduated leaders Emily Dolan and Erin Kelly, but with the seasoned Kristine Schill playing her senior year, Alex Deshler emerging as a force on the team, and junior Sarah Hebel adding some height, this will be a team to watch out for. They may have lost to Central in the early season inner-city battle, but I think they will be major contenders for conference, as they always are. Sam Stout had 20+ assists Alex Deshler and Kristine Schill combined for 28 kills in their 3-0 win over Holmen...and Aquinas looked like a team on a mission.

I got a chance to see Onalaska and Central face off. Last season, these two teams finished second and third, respectively. Central held solid control in match one, winning by double digits, swept the contest three game to none. Allyson Hennessy had very solid play up front, she will be a force. Central did knock off Aquinas in the first day of MVC play, giving the Red Raiders a great first step on the season.

I was also able to make it to West Salem, as they took on Westby. The Panthers were up 2 games to none when I walked in, but were noticeably trailing by five in the third game. The gap remained there until the score sat at 21 to 16. West Salem showed grit and poise, rallying to win 25 to 23. Megan Koepnick had some kills down the stretch to help the Panthers come back and over take the Norse.

We will be getting out to a Logan game very soon and providing insight
on the Rangers.