South Decatur volleyball outlasted Knightstown in five sets on Monday night.
The Panthers took the first set, 25-20 before the Cougars won the next two, 25-19, 25-23.
Knightstown won the fourth set, 25-21 before South Decatur finished things off 15-12 in the fifth set.
“It was a tough battle. We are definitely young and learning how to play at this level. But the girls did amazing at not giving up and pushing through to get that win. Every set was a battle, but we got the victory,” said Cougar head coach Devin Sufliff.
Statistical leaders for the Cougars were:
Taylor Somers: kills 9, Ace 1, 2 total blocks, 18 assists, 12 digs
Liz Bennett: kills 9, ace 1, 1 total block, 26 digs
Raegan Benge: kills 6, ace 1, 3 total blocks, 11 assists, 9 digs
Riley Benge: kills 10, aces 8, 3 total blocks, 1 assist, 7 digs
Dalilah Martin: kills 3, aces 5, 15 digs
Kennedy Sundal: kills 1, 3 assists, 1 dig
Raygan Harrison: ace 1, 6 digs
Laney Seegers: 1 assist 3 digs