by Parker Schlenker, Blue Ink
With the Lady Blue Dragons losing to Tri-Valley first round of regions last year, the varsity team was able to come out with a 3-1 redemption win against the Mustangs Tuesday night at home.
Not only did varsity come out with the win, but both the JV and C team also played good games and came out on top with 2-0 wins.
With multiple players having good games Tuesday, the Blue Dragons were able to play four tough sets against the Mustangs with the score of each being 25-11, 20-25, 25- 23, and the final win to wrap up the game 25-20.
Leading in kills Tuesday were sophomore Lily Ranschau with six, junior Lizzie Olson with five, juniors Lau- ren Heesch and Kennedy Buckneberg and senior Aftyn Heitkamp all had three kills each.
On the defensive side of the game Ranschau lead the team with 18 digs throughout the game. Senior Kenzie Northrup picked up 14.
After interviewing a couple of the players I’ve learned that a challenge for the majority of the team will be getting used to the new coach. “I like our new coach, he’s hard on us but I think that is what we need to become a better team,” stated Ranschau.
The Blue Dragons traveled to conference foe Beresford Aug. 29th and fell in three sets, unable to find a rhythm or close out games late. JV and C, however, picked up wins against the Watchdogs.
Volleyball Results to date: GHS vs. Tri-Valley, 3-1. GHS vs. Beresford 12-25, 20-25, 26-28; 0-3. Canton Tourna- ment: GHS vs. West Lyon: 18- 25, 21-25; 0-2. GHS vs Lennox: 32-30, 25-17; 2-0. GHS vs. Canton: 22-25, 12- 25; 0-2. GHS vs. Dell Rapids 22-25, 25-14, 25-23; 2-1.
Varsity is back in action tonight hosting the Baltic Bulldogs on Thursday for parents night.
