Three close games were played Thursday evening in the Falls High School gym with the Broncos’ volleyball team sweeping all of them over Duluth Marshall, 25-21, 29-27, 25-19.
“It was a good match,” said Falls head coach Erin Shikowsky. “I think Duluth Marshall is a much improved team.
“We struggled a little bit. We still have some injuries. We have some new players with injuries. Either way, I think Duluth Marshall played a great game.”
Broncos Libero Marissa Meyer limped off the court from what Shikowsky described as reinjuring an ankle. Meyer had recorded 13 digs before leaving the court.
Shikowsky also noted junior hitter McKenna Rasmussen didn’t play Thursday against the Hilltoppers after having injured an ankle in Tuesday’s match at Lake of the Woods.
Tessa Walls led the Falls against Duluth Marshall with 14 kills and added three ace blocks. Hailey Fentem had nine more kills with three ace blocks and seven digs. Maddie Filipiak had seven kills with two ace blocks and six digs.
Other statistical leaders for the Broncos included: Lauren Rautio, 21 digs; Teagan Anderson, 28 set assists, 11 digs, three ace serves; and Clara Palm, four ace serves.
The Broncos, who improved their season record to 4-5, next have a road match Monday against Greenway.
LOW 3, I. Falls 2
The Falls lost a road match Tuesday in five games at Lake of the Woods, 25-21, 25-22, 23-25, 19-25, 13-15.
