MONTICELLO - The Argyle volleyball team pulled of a stunner, defeating Monticello in five games Thursday night.
Monticello (10-2, 2-2 Six Rivers East) was coming off a loss to Barneveld in four games on Tuesday.
"I told them after the Barneveld game that we have to find a way to get over tense moments in matches," Monticello coach Scott Smice said.
The Ponies got off to a fast start, winning the first two games 25-15, 25-14. The Orioles rallied winning three straight games 25-20, 25-20, 18-16 to cap an improbable comeback.
"Not to take anything away from Argyle, but this loss tonight hurts more than the one to Barneveld," Smice said. "In that timeframe, we lost the edge we had in the first two games. Those nervous and tense moments came back and got us. I asked them what team they want to be. I'm hoping it will build some motivation. Give props to Argyle."
Argyle's Jenna Langmeier had nine kills and four aces to lead the Orioles. Junior Jessica Treuthardt collected seven blocks. Senior Kayla Ostby notched 20 assists and junior Rachel Tollakson had 20 digs. Junior Kim Pink also had four aces.
Monticello junior Marissa Berg had 10 kills and 11 blocks to lead the Ponies. Junior Clare Bruns had 23 assists and junior Claire Gietzel added 20 digs. Senior Jordyn Kubly had eight kills and sophomore Paige Dilley had seven kills.
Pecatonica 3, Albany 1
ALBANY - Pecatonica moved within one win of first place Barneveld by relying on a tipping game to defeat Albany.
Pecatonica (3-1) rolled to a 25-14, 25-20, 19-25, 25-19 win.
Pecatonica senior Lizzy Britt had 10 kills. Senior Michelle Francois notched 26 digs and 15 assists. Senior Ashley Johnsen and junior Julia Meyer each had two blocks.
"They play a different tempo," Albany coach Connie Wunschel said of the Vikings. "They are not a bump, set and spike team. They are a bump tip or a set and tip team. If you are not ready they will eat you up."
Albany senior Cassidy Bump had 11 kills and three aces to lead the Comets. Fellow senior Kirstie Kauk had 19 digs and three aces. Junior Felicia Conley added six assists. With the loss, Albany drops to 1-2.
Brodhead 3, Beloit Turner 2
BRODHEAD - With their back against the wall, the Brodhead volleyball team rallied to win three straight games for a comeback five-set win against Beloit Turner.
Brodhead (1-0 Rock Valley South) dropped the first two games 15-25, 16-25. The Cardinals then rebounded to win three straight 25-14, 25-23, 15-5.
Brodhead senior Rachel Heller had 12 kills and four aces. Sophomore Payton Wright racked up 24 assists and had four aces.
Senior Meagan Olson had 11 digs and senior Heather Shanks added seven kills.
New Glarus 3, Cambridge 1
CAMBRIDGE - New Glarus junior libero Sierra Watrud sparked the Glarner Knights with her defensive play to lead her team to a four game win.
New Glarus knocked off Cambridge 25-18 in the first game and then lost the second. The Knights (3-4, 2-1 Capitol South) then won the next two games 25-22, 26-24 to close it out.
"Our libero (Watrud) had some really big digs that fired the team up," New Glarus coach Casey Boatman said. "The big difference tonight was they were aggessive and attacking."
New Glarus junior Maddie Lee-Macht had 15 kills and senior Alaina Legler racked up 39 assists. Rachel Tyler had four blocks and Annie Jones had three aces.
Barneveld 3, Black Hawk 1
SOUTH WAYNE - Barneveld continued its rise to the top of the Six Rivers East Conference.
The Golden Eagles beat Black Hawk 25-20, 25-19, 19-25, 25-7. Black hawk junior Jen Wellnitz had 10 kills and six blocks. Junior Mikayla Sigafus had six kills and three blocks. Senior Kelly Neuenschwander added seven assists for the Warriors.
Barneveld's Sam Evans racked up 14 kills. Rachel Slaney had eight kills and six blocks for the Eagles.
Fennimore 3, Darlington 0
FENNIMORE - After playing Fennimore to the wire, the Redbirds couldn't force an extra game as the Golden Eagles picked up a sweep.
Fennimore dispatched Darlington 25-22, 25-23, 25-12.
Darlington (0-3 SWAL) was led by senior Anna Fitzsimons who had a team-high 11 digs. Senior Mikayla Riley collected five aces.
Monticello (10-2, 2-2 Six Rivers East) was coming off a loss to Barneveld in four games on Tuesday.
"I told them after the Barneveld game that we have to find a way to get over tense moments in matches," Monticello coach Scott Smice said.
The Ponies got off to a fast start, winning the first two games 25-15, 25-14. The Orioles rallied winning three straight games 25-20, 25-20, 18-16 to cap an improbable comeback.
"Not to take anything away from Argyle, but this loss tonight hurts more than the one to Barneveld," Smice said. "In that timeframe, we lost the edge we had in the first two games. Those nervous and tense moments came back and got us. I asked them what team they want to be. I'm hoping it will build some motivation. Give props to Argyle."
Argyle's Jenna Langmeier had nine kills and four aces to lead the Orioles. Junior Jessica Treuthardt collected seven blocks. Senior Kayla Ostby notched 20 assists and junior Rachel Tollakson had 20 digs. Junior Kim Pink also had four aces.
Monticello junior Marissa Berg had 10 kills and 11 blocks to lead the Ponies. Junior Clare Bruns had 23 assists and junior Claire Gietzel added 20 digs. Senior Jordyn Kubly had eight kills and sophomore Paige Dilley had seven kills.
Pecatonica 3, Albany 1
ALBANY - Pecatonica moved within one win of first place Barneveld by relying on a tipping game to defeat Albany.
Pecatonica (3-1) rolled to a 25-14, 25-20, 19-25, 25-19 win.
Pecatonica senior Lizzy Britt had 10 kills. Senior Michelle Francois notched 26 digs and 15 assists. Senior Ashley Johnsen and junior Julia Meyer each had two blocks.
"They play a different tempo," Albany coach Connie Wunschel said of the Vikings. "They are not a bump, set and spike team. They are a bump tip or a set and tip team. If you are not ready they will eat you up."
Albany senior Cassidy Bump had 11 kills and three aces to lead the Comets. Fellow senior Kirstie Kauk had 19 digs and three aces. Junior Felicia Conley added six assists. With the loss, Albany drops to 1-2.
Brodhead 3, Beloit Turner 2
BRODHEAD - With their back against the wall, the Brodhead volleyball team rallied to win three straight games for a comeback five-set win against Beloit Turner.
Brodhead (1-0 Rock Valley South) dropped the first two games 15-25, 16-25. The Cardinals then rebounded to win three straight 25-14, 25-23, 15-5.
Brodhead senior Rachel Heller had 12 kills and four aces. Sophomore Payton Wright racked up 24 assists and had four aces.
Senior Meagan Olson had 11 digs and senior Heather Shanks added seven kills.
New Glarus 3, Cambridge 1
CAMBRIDGE - New Glarus junior libero Sierra Watrud sparked the Glarner Knights with her defensive play to lead her team to a four game win.
New Glarus knocked off Cambridge 25-18 in the first game and then lost the second. The Knights (3-4, 2-1 Capitol South) then won the next two games 25-22, 26-24 to close it out.
"Our libero (Watrud) had some really big digs that fired the team up," New Glarus coach Casey Boatman said. "The big difference tonight was they were aggessive and attacking."
New Glarus junior Maddie Lee-Macht had 15 kills and senior Alaina Legler racked up 39 assists. Rachel Tyler had four blocks and Annie Jones had three aces.
Barneveld 3, Black Hawk 1
SOUTH WAYNE - Barneveld continued its rise to the top of the Six Rivers East Conference.
The Golden Eagles beat Black Hawk 25-20, 25-19, 19-25, 25-7. Black hawk junior Jen Wellnitz had 10 kills and six blocks. Junior Mikayla Sigafus had six kills and three blocks. Senior Kelly Neuenschwander added seven assists for the Warriors.
Barneveld's Sam Evans racked up 14 kills. Rachel Slaney had eight kills and six blocks for the Eagles.
Fennimore 3, Darlington 0
FENNIMORE - After playing Fennimore to the wire, the Redbirds couldn't force an extra game as the Golden Eagles picked up a sweep.
Fennimore dispatched Darlington 25-22, 25-23, 25-12.
Darlington (0-3 SWAL) was led by senior Anna Fitzsimons who had a team-high 11 digs. Senior Mikayla Riley collected five aces.
