Crusaders Knockout the Knights

LHNW took down another conference game tonight with a shutout win over Liggett 25-16, 25-23, 25-15. We were SO consistent in both serving 97% (season high!), and serve receive 94%! The Liggett coach commented on how we were the BEST serve receive team he has seen all year! Oh yeah! Leading in kill% tonight was our SHORTEST player, Emma, with 3 kills in 5 attempts (40%), to go along with her 31 assists. Kristine had 2 kills in 7 attempts (29%), Sara 10 kills in 25 attempts (28%) and Kara 9 kills in 21 attempts (24%). Janelle had an amazing day in the backcourt. She paced the team with serving 95% and had a team-high 15 points. Her passing was outstanding, earning 19 digs and passed 93% overall. Jen had a FLAWLESS performance tonight! She went 16/16 serving (12 points) and 17/17 passing. I was also VERY pleased that Jen was doing the "touch" not just on defense but before every serve receive. Great job! Enjoy the action shots below taken by team photographer Mrs Gerds! Kudos to those who were covering well... Allie, Sara, Janelle & Jen.

JV DOMINATED the first game winning 25-2 (yes, 2). Alyssa & Cassie served out the entire game... WOW! The second game went to 25-17. The coaches didn't take stats tonight, but I was impressed with Cassie's court leadership and communication skills. Honestly, she has the BEST court communication out of everyone in the entire volleyball program! I admire that SO much! Lauren passed VERY well and got to make a lot of attacks tonight from the back row. Katie got a lot of playing time and was very consistent. Kacie got an opportunity to set in the 3rd just-for-fun game and I think my ears are still ringing with Cassie yelling "DEFENSE!" from the bench... ha ha. The Liggett coach said our JV team was very solid and it looks like we have a great future... you betcha!