Franklin County Volleyball swept by Lawrenceburg

The host Lady Tigers of Lawrenceburg did not yield a set in Thursday’s home victories over Franklin County.  The LHS varsity won 25-9, 25-12 and 25-5.

Natalie Knigga led the Tiger attack with 9 kills, 16 assists and 11 digs.  Stats were very spread out for the Wildcats.

Lawrenceburg stat leaders from coach Staci Knigga:

  • Kills- Natalie Knigga 9, Trinity Taylor 5, Katelyn Steuer 5
  • Aces- Ivy Hinkle 7, Knigga 3, Lola Safaviyan 2
  • Total Blocks- Hinkle 6, Lizzie Redar 2, Sophia Linkmeyer 2
  • Digs- Redar 14, Knigga 11, Maci McAdams 8, Taylor 8
  • Assists- 16, Safaviyan 11
  • Serve Receive- McAdams 11, Redar 8

Franklin County coach Jill Mergenthal said, “We are running a small crew due to last week’s injuries. Fingers crossed everyone gets a clean bill of health for next week! The girls are doing well and adjusting to their new positions. The chemistry just wasn’t there against the Tigers.”

Franklin County reported stats from coach Mergenthal:

  • Saige Mergenthal- 2 kills, 1 solo block, 1 assist and 2 digs
  • Stephanie Billman- 2 kills, 2 assists and 5 digs
  • Veronica Reeves- 2 kills and 3 digs
  • Kiersten Schell- 1 kill and 6 digs
  • Lauren Stacy- 1 kill and 3 digs
  • Tiffany Billman- 1 kill, 1 assist and 2 digs
  • Kacie Williams- 6 assists
  • Meredith Hoff- 8 digs
  • Kylie Lea- 4 digs

The Lawrenceburg JV won 25-11, 25-11.

Lawrenceburg JV stat leaders from coach Knigga:

  • Kills- Ella Oettel 11, Bailey Bates 11
  • Aces- Oettel 4, Ava Knaus 4, Bates 2
  • Digs- Sophia Fassold 14, Bryleigh Boyd 13, Bates 10
  • Assists- Darci Garibay 19, Fassold 7
  • Serve Receive- Fassold 5, Bates 4, Boyd 4, Garibay 4

Franklin County JV coach Tana Stang stated, “The JV Lady Cats put up a good fight against Lawrenceburg. With a new lineup and a few people out, the girls gave it their best.”

Franklin County JV reported stats from coach Stang:

  • Tiffany Billman- 4 kills, 2 ace serves, 2 digs and 1 solo block
  • Annie Hoff- 6 digs, 2 kills and 1 assist
  • Stephanie Billman- 5 assists, 2 digs and 1 kill
  • Chloe Clark- 4 digs
  • Daphne Stokes- 2 digs
  • Kristen Ison- 1 dig
  • Vivian Silas- 1 solo block

We thank coaches Mergenthal, Stang and Knigga for the information.