In an early-season volleyball showdown in the Six Rivers East Conference, Pecatonica struck first with a four-game match win over Monticello, 25-17, 24-26, 25-17, 25-15 Thursday night.
The Vikings (6-0, 2-0 Six Rivers) remained unbeaten. They were led by senior Brittany Kent, who had 16 kills and nine digs. Pecatonica senior setter Morgan Pien had 14 assists.
"Tonight helped us get a little bit of confidence and showed us we can be consistent," Pecatonica co-coach Barb Ruegsegger said. "We have to take each match a game at a time. We are looking forward to Juda. We are not looking past Juda."
Albany 3, Juda 1
The Comets rebounded from a loss to Pecatonica on Tuesday by winning a four-game match over Juda, 25-20, 25-17, 21-25, 25-16.
The Comets (2-2, 1-1) were led by Sydney Bump, who had 11 kills and two blocks. Albany sophomore Courtney Pfeuti had 24 assists and Hillary Best had 18 assists and six aces. Devan Brugger added eight kills and seven digs.
Juda (0-1) was led by junior Heather Boeke, who had 13 service points, McKenzie Swaag with nine assists and Sam Strothman with six digs.
Barneveld 3, Argyle 0
Argyle still is searching for its first conference win after Barneveld posted a 25-20, 25-23, 25-16 victory.
Argyle senior Sierra Granberg kept the Orioles in the match with some hot serving, including nine aces.
Granberg scored six straight service points, including four aces in a second-game run.
"Her serving was absolutely electric tonight," Argyle coach Shane Johnson said.
Argyle junior Jackie Dammen had six kills, Stephanie Cuevos had 18 assists and Lindsay Flanagan had eight digs. The Orioles dropped to 1-4 and 0-2.
Iowa Grant 3, Darlington 1
The Redbirds lost a four-game match to Iowa Grant, 22-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-17.
Paige Champion led the Redbirds with five kills. Whitney Hardyman had a team-high 10 assists and Cassie Fink added four aces.
Darlington drops to (1-4 overall and 0-2 in the SWAL.
The Vikings (6-0, 2-0 Six Rivers) remained unbeaten. They were led by senior Brittany Kent, who had 16 kills and nine digs. Pecatonica senior setter Morgan Pien had 14 assists.
"Tonight helped us get a little bit of confidence and showed us we can be consistent," Pecatonica co-coach Barb Ruegsegger said. "We have to take each match a game at a time. We are looking forward to Juda. We are not looking past Juda."
Albany 3, Juda 1
The Comets rebounded from a loss to Pecatonica on Tuesday by winning a four-game match over Juda, 25-20, 25-17, 21-25, 25-16.
The Comets (2-2, 1-1) were led by Sydney Bump, who had 11 kills and two blocks. Albany sophomore Courtney Pfeuti had 24 assists and Hillary Best had 18 assists and six aces. Devan Brugger added eight kills and seven digs.
Juda (0-1) was led by junior Heather Boeke, who had 13 service points, McKenzie Swaag with nine assists and Sam Strothman with six digs.
Barneveld 3, Argyle 0
Argyle still is searching for its first conference win after Barneveld posted a 25-20, 25-23, 25-16 victory.
Argyle senior Sierra Granberg kept the Orioles in the match with some hot serving, including nine aces.
Granberg scored six straight service points, including four aces in a second-game run.
"Her serving was absolutely electric tonight," Argyle coach Shane Johnson said.
Argyle junior Jackie Dammen had six kills, Stephanie Cuevos had 18 assists and Lindsay Flanagan had eight digs. The Orioles dropped to 1-4 and 0-2.
Iowa Grant 3, Darlington 1
The Redbirds lost a four-game match to Iowa Grant, 22-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-17.
Paige Champion led the Redbirds with five kills. Whitney Hardyman had a team-high 10 assists and Cassie Fink added four aces.
Darlington drops to (1-4 overall and 0-2 in the SWAL.
