The International Falls volleyball team was victorious at home on the Thursday of Homecoming week by sweeping Ely in three games, 25-17, 25-20, 25-8.
“We did a lot of little things so much better — our passing — and we were able to run a little bit quicker offense that we were working on,” said Broncos head coach Erin Shikowsky. “But we also played defense. We kept the ball in the air, we blocked, so I think overall it just was a much better effort than we’ve had so far.”
Junior Jenna Vergeldt led the Falls with seven kills and had five blocks, while freshman Tessa Walls added five kills, six blocks and two ace serves.
Other statistical leaders for the Broncos included junior Reva Renollet with four ace serves and 19 set assists and senior Kelsey Foss with nine digs.
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Littlefork-Big Falls improved its season match record to 14-4 after winning on the road Thursday against Nashwauk-Keewatin in four games, 25-23, 25-12, 22-25, 25-14.
L-BF head coach Sarah Bradley said the Vikings are still adjusting to being without sophomore hitter Abby Thompson due to injury.
Two L-BF players had 20 or more serves without a serving error. Courtney Pfeifer went 26 for 26 on serves with three aces, while Paige Christianson was 20 for 20 with four aces.
Other statistical leaders for L-BF included:
• Brooke Millerbernd, 14 kills.
• Chelsey Ziemba, 13 kills.
• DyAna Imhof, five blocks and 10 kills.
• Marissa Siltman, five blocks.
