by Denise Larson for the Preston Times

As mid-October comes upon us, the regular volleyball season comes to a close. The River Hawks hosted the Lisbon Lions on Thursday for the last regular season and senior night matches. Unfortunately, each squad fell just a bit short to the Lions. The FS team lost in games of 19-17, 10-15 and 5-15. The JV girls fell in games of 11-21 and 15-21. And the Varsity squad fought for 2 great games before losing the 3rd in scores of 26-28, 21-25 and 14-25. Although the scores did not come out as we wished, each team played hard and gave their best for the night! We continue to see so much improvement in offensive and defensive skills as well as mental toughness! This was the last match for the FS and JV squads. These girls have really grown since August and we look forward to the next years with them! The Varsity team really pulled together and put forth determination and perseverance for the first 2 games. We just couldn’t seem to put the ball away at the right moments. It was a bit of a struggle at the serving line for the first game which may have changed the momentum and tone for the evening. This group certainly goes out to win and gives their best efforts each night! I sure would have liked a victory for their senior night, but it just wasn’t in the cards! Fortunately, these girls will be able to take their home court again as we will be hosting the first round of regional play on Monday, October 21st at 7 pm against the Marquette Defenders! We sure would love a big vocal crowd!
Stat leaders for FS:
Kills – Jaylee Bredekamp 4, Bridgette Moeller 3, Kendyl Driscoll 2, Allison Westerlund 2, Cambri Clark 1 and Kelly Struve 1. Assists – Claire Roe 5, Clark 2, Nizhonia Schmidt 2, Bredekamp 1, Struve 1, Driscoll 1 and Lizzy Seidell 1. Digs – Bredekamp 2, Roe 2, Moeller 2, Driscoll 2, Schmidt 1 and Westerlund 1.

Stat leaders for JV:
Kills – Kendyl Driscoll 3, Sadie Roling 3, Bridgette Moeller 3, Jada Clifton 2, Kelly Struve 1, and Cambri Clark 1. Assists – Roling 5, Driscoll 4 and Clark 2. Serving aces – Roling 2, Driscoll 1, Clark 1, Jaylee Bredekamp 1, and Claire Roe 1. Digs – Roling 4, Driscoll 3, Clifton 3, Roe 1 and Clark 1.

Stat leaders for V:
Kills- Hadley Farrell 14, Alia Schmidt 4 and Sarah Gruver 3. Assists – Gruver 15, Farrell 4 and Schmidt 4. Serving aces – Farrell 2, Gruver 2, Schmidt 2, and Abby Felkey 1. Digs – Schmidt 10, Josie Wood 7, Gruver 6, Farrell 5, and Felkey 3. Blocks – Farrell 1, Gruver 1 and Roling 1 and 1 block assist.

#16 Addison Farrell spiking

 

#23 Hadley Farrell & #15 Abby Bierman blocking

 

#23 Hadley Farrell setting

 

#24 Alia Schmidt bumping the ball

 

Senior Night by Leah Ratermann