ARGYLE - Monticello all but wrapped up the Six Rivers East Conference title with another epic five-game win over Argyle, this time winning 25-20, 25-22, 15-25, 6-25, 15-13.
"In the first meeting, both teams were sloppy and neither really deserved to win," Argyle head coach Shane Johnson said, recalling the Ponies' five-set win back on Sept. 1. "This one was a really well played match. Both teams played really well and deserved to win. It's a tough loss to swallow."
After getting behind 2-0 in the match, the Orioles turned everything around. Following a strong showing from the service line by Micala Peterson, Cortney Gilbertson and Danielle Treuthardt, Argyle (6-2) dominated the third and fourth games. Treuthardt had five aces in a seven-point run and Peterson led all players with nine aces in the match.
"Everything went right. We executed well," Johnson said. "Cortney Gilbertson took us from 14-4 to 22-4 at one point. Abby Flanagan had three kills in that stretch for us. Everyone played perfectly."
Peterson also had 13 kills and 30 digs, while Treuthardt added four blocks. Setter Kayla Ostby logged 33 assists.
However, it was the Ponies (8-0) that finished the match on top.
"It's disappointing," said Johnson, whose team is in position to win second-place in the conference.
Marissa Berg led Monticello with 11 kills, C.J. Dilley dished out 18 assists and Desiree Marty added three aces. Amy Silver had seven blocks and Claire Gietzel notched nine digs.
The Ponies get back into action next Tuesday at Black Hawk, while Argyle hosts Pecatonica this Thursday.
Pecatonica 3, Albany 2
BLANCHARDVILLE - The Pecatonica volleyball team in dramatic fashion battled back and won its first Six Rivers East Conference match defeating Albany in five sets 14-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 15-6 on Tuesday night.
"I have been waiting to see this happen," Pecatonica coach Cher Schliem said. "It was good to see them play with enthusiasm and confidence. It was time."
The Comets jumped out to a 17-1 lead in the first set before the Vikings rallied. After dropping the first two games, the Vikings rebounded and won three straight.
"Going into the third game, I made some lineup changes and I didn't sub as much to keep the flow of the game going," Schliem said.
Pecatonica senior Alison Swenson had eight consecutive service points in the third game to spark the Vikings. Swenson finished with 10 digs and three aces. With the win, Pecatonica improves to 1-7 in the Six Rivers East.
Madeline Fischer had seven kills and Lizzy Britt had three blocks. Pecatonica junior Michelle Francois posted 17 assists.
Albany junior Cassidy Bump racked up 22 digs and had eight assists. Fellow junior Kirstie Kauk had six kills and Carlie Peters had four aces.
Big Foot 3, Brodhead 0
BRODHEAD - The Cardinals fell hard in a three-game sweep to Big Foot, 25-11, 25-15, 25-9 on Tuesday.
Carly Mohns led Brodhead (3-3 Rock Valley South) with just 3 kills and 3 blocks.
Annie Kunes had nine kills, 10 digs and seven blocks for Big Foot (6-0).
Darlington 3, Boscobel 0
DARLINGTON - The Redbirds swept the Bulldogs in three tight games, 25-20, 25-23, 25-21 Tuesday night in SWAL Conference play.
Laura Steiner led Darlington with 12 kills and seven blocks.
Vanessa Riley had four aces and Cassidy Chambers added 16 assists.
Waterloo 3, New Glarus 0
WATERLOO - The Glarner Knights held tight with the Pirates early but failed to hang on as the night progressed, losing in three games 25-23, 25-19, 25-15.
Jenna Romich led New Glarus with six kills.
"In the first meeting, both teams were sloppy and neither really deserved to win," Argyle head coach Shane Johnson said, recalling the Ponies' five-set win back on Sept. 1. "This one was a really well played match. Both teams played really well and deserved to win. It's a tough loss to swallow."
After getting behind 2-0 in the match, the Orioles turned everything around. Following a strong showing from the service line by Micala Peterson, Cortney Gilbertson and Danielle Treuthardt, Argyle (6-2) dominated the third and fourth games. Treuthardt had five aces in a seven-point run and Peterson led all players with nine aces in the match.
"Everything went right. We executed well," Johnson said. "Cortney Gilbertson took us from 14-4 to 22-4 at one point. Abby Flanagan had three kills in that stretch for us. Everyone played perfectly."
Peterson also had 13 kills and 30 digs, while Treuthardt added four blocks. Setter Kayla Ostby logged 33 assists.
However, it was the Ponies (8-0) that finished the match on top.
"It's disappointing," said Johnson, whose team is in position to win second-place in the conference.
Marissa Berg led Monticello with 11 kills, C.J. Dilley dished out 18 assists and Desiree Marty added three aces. Amy Silver had seven blocks and Claire Gietzel notched nine digs.
The Ponies get back into action next Tuesday at Black Hawk, while Argyle hosts Pecatonica this Thursday.
Pecatonica 3, Albany 2
BLANCHARDVILLE - The Pecatonica volleyball team in dramatic fashion battled back and won its first Six Rivers East Conference match defeating Albany in five sets 14-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 15-6 on Tuesday night.
"I have been waiting to see this happen," Pecatonica coach Cher Schliem said. "It was good to see them play with enthusiasm and confidence. It was time."
The Comets jumped out to a 17-1 lead in the first set before the Vikings rallied. After dropping the first two games, the Vikings rebounded and won three straight.
"Going into the third game, I made some lineup changes and I didn't sub as much to keep the flow of the game going," Schliem said.
Pecatonica senior Alison Swenson had eight consecutive service points in the third game to spark the Vikings. Swenson finished with 10 digs and three aces. With the win, Pecatonica improves to 1-7 in the Six Rivers East.
Madeline Fischer had seven kills and Lizzy Britt had three blocks. Pecatonica junior Michelle Francois posted 17 assists.
Albany junior Cassidy Bump racked up 22 digs and had eight assists. Fellow junior Kirstie Kauk had six kills and Carlie Peters had four aces.
Big Foot 3, Brodhead 0
BRODHEAD - The Cardinals fell hard in a three-game sweep to Big Foot, 25-11, 25-15, 25-9 on Tuesday.
Carly Mohns led Brodhead (3-3 Rock Valley South) with just 3 kills and 3 blocks.
Annie Kunes had nine kills, 10 digs and seven blocks for Big Foot (6-0).
Darlington 3, Boscobel 0
DARLINGTON - The Redbirds swept the Bulldogs in three tight games, 25-20, 25-23, 25-21 Tuesday night in SWAL Conference play.
Laura Steiner led Darlington with 12 kills and seven blocks.
Vanessa Riley had four aces and Cassidy Chambers added 16 assists.
Waterloo 3, New Glarus 0
WATERLOO - The Glarner Knights held tight with the Pirates early but failed to hang on as the night progressed, losing in three games 25-23, 25-19, 25-15.
Jenna Romich led New Glarus with six kills.
