International Falls’ volleyball team faced fierce blocking opposition at home Tuesday when swept by Greenway, 9-25, 15-25, 19-25, to open the IRC tournament.
“I think we need to work on our offense as far as variety goes and move the ball along the net a little bit — make the blockers move, challenge them a little more and maybe use a little tipping — play a little smarter,” said Broncos head coach Erin Shikowsky.
Falls’ statistical leaders included: Reva Renollet, 10 digs and set assists; Sara Christianson, nine digs; Jenna Vergeldt, four kills; Sophie Fredrickson, four kills; Tessa Walls, six blocks; and Hailey Fentem, five blocks.
L-BF 3, Deer River 2
Littlefork-Big Falls’ volleyball team clinched the Northern Lakes Conference title after winning Tuesday at Deer River in five games, 25-11, 21-25, 23-25, 28-26, 15-9.
The Vikings gave Deer River its first conference loss and wrapped up Northern Lakes action undefeated.
L-BF’s statistical leaders included: Brooke Millerbernd, 19 digs and 11 kills; Breann Larson, 13 digs; DyAna Imhof, seven blocks, 12 kills, three ace serves; Marissa Siltman, four blocks; Paige DeLack, 43 set assists and 25 digs; and Paige Christianson, six ace serves.
On Saturday, the Vikings finished second at the eight-team tournament at Bigfork.
L-BF swept Northland in two games, before defeating Bigfork and losing the championship match to North Woods.
