The Aces clearly dominated the Archers with both teams working very hard for the win.
Peyton Short and Emily Hammon are set to block the return ball from Hicksville junior Avery Demland. More pictures at westbendnews.net
Allie Slattery, Hicksville senior, and Antwerp Freshman, Rachel Williamson faceoff at the net. More pictures at westbendnews.net
The Aces hosted the Archers on Tuesday, September 23. The Antwerp JV team won in 2 sets, with the guests hoping it would be similar for the varsity.
The game started with Hicksville pulling in 3 points quickly before Antwerp earned their first. The Lady Aces increased their lead substantially before Antwerp narrowed the gap a little in the first set. Each match the Lady Archers shortened the difference between as the sets progressed.
Finally, Hicksville took the win in 3 swift sets 16-25, 19-25, 20-25. Hicksville now has 3 conference wins and an overall record of 12-3 while the Archers are just below at 9-5.
Antwerp stats:
Kiana Recker 5 kills, 3 aces, 18 digs
Sydney Sheedy 4 kills, 5 digs
Emily Hamman 8 kills
Rachel Williamson 5 kills, 2 digs
Avery Braaten 2 kills, 1 ace, 2 digs
Emily Derck 3 kills, 13 assists, 1 ace, 7 digs
Peyton Short 2 kills, 10 assists, 1 ace, 10 digs
Beth Hawley 3 digs
Audrie Longardner 2 digs
Gabby Zuber 1 dig
