(VAR) Jac-Cen-Del 3, Southwestern Shelby 1 (home):
Jac-Cen-Del ventured to Shelby County Monday and defeated the Southwestern Spartans 3-1 in varsity volleyball. Game scores were 19-25, 27-25, 25-18 and 25-23.
“After a slow start in the first two sets that eventually saw the Lady Eagles drop set one, Jac-Cen-Del made an epic comeback in set two,” Jac-Cen-Del coach Cat Schmeltz reports. “The Eagles crawled all the way back from a 24-18 deficit to win 27-25. The momentum swing made a difference in the final two sets and the Lady Eagles came away with a 3-1 win.”
“Our ability to come back at the end of games shows the maturity and grit we have been working so hard on in practice,” stated Schmeltz. “The girls did not get rattled and really worked together to pick up this win. Some areas really look good, but we have some areas that continue to need improvement. Overall, I am very happy with how we are playing this early in the season.”
Jac-Cen-Del reported varsity stats:
- SERVING- Aundrea Cullen 19/21 with 5 aces, Katelyn Wagner 19/20 with 2 aces, Desiree Sparks 13/15 with 2 aces and Lexus Jones 11/11
- SERVE RECIEVE- Cullen 28/30,. Brailea Kieffer 19/23 and Jones 18/20
- ATTACKING- Sparks 25/32 with 11 kills, Emma Newhart 26/26 with 9 kills, Maria Meyer 8/11 with 5 kills and Julia Meyer 17/19 with 5 kills
- BLOCKING- Karen Nuku 4 solos and Sparks 3 solos
- SETTING- Newhart 43 attempts with 14 assists, Cullen 22 attempts with 10 assists, Wagner 46 attempts with 9 assists and Brynn Negangard 12 attempts with 3 assists
- DIGS- Cullen 26, Newhart 12 and Jones 10
The JV Lady Eagles also won Monday with game scores of 25-12 and 25-11.
“The girls did well with some areas that could of seen better/smarter action,” assistant coach Paige Simon said. “Overall, they worked together to get another win.”
“Due to an injury, we have adjusted the lineup with one predominantly back row player stepping in to take on a front-row position,” added Simon. The girls have made gains this season while also addressing issues at practice.”
Jac-Cen-Del reported varsity stats:
- ATTACKING- Bailey Groth 6 attempts, 3 kills, Hailey Kunz 7 attempts, 1 kill and Gracie Ahrens 4 attempts, 2 kills
- DIGGING- Regan Richter 6 digs
- SETTING- Brynn Negangard 11 attempts, 3 assist amd Bailey Groth 6 attempts, 2 assists
- SERVING- Richter 13 attempts, 5 aces, Negangard 11 attempts, 5 aces and Ahrens 7 attempts, 1 ace
We thank coaches Schmeltz and Simon for the information.