FINALLY!!! They stepped on it.

The last time the Neers played Boone County, during the September Slam Tournament at Scott, they let a match get away from them as they squandered a 14-7 lead and lost the tie breaker set by a score of 15-17.  The Lady Neers went up tonight by a score of 14-8 and buckled down to not let history repeat itself as they finished the match off in convincing fashion.  The scores for the night were 25-14, 23-25, 20-25, 25-21 and 15-8. 

SK did what they hadn’t all year- they stepped on their opponent and didn’t let them off the mat after they got a good lead.  SK also showed some nice fight after being down 2 games to 1 to come back and win the final two sets for the exciting match win.  Ellie Smith pulled out a very strong 5^th set by logging 6 of her 12 kills on the night in that set.  SK was without the services of Amarah Nicholson tonight but Anna Cully stepped in and had a strong match with 10 kills and 8 blocks.  Other notable stats included Haley Robinson with 12 kills and 3 blocks, Sarah Sergent with 51 assists and Carson Elliott with 12 digs playing the libero spot.  

SK was also without the services of their student cheering section tonight as the football team got double booked with a late practice.  Their absence was very apparent as the gym took on an eerie silence at times.  C’mon Man! (that’s for Coach M, right Grant?) 

The Lady Neers wrapped up a week of 3-0 play as they beat Walton Verona in the Dig for Depew Memorial on Tuesday and Lloyd on Wednesday.  SK only has one match next week as they travel to Dixie on Tuesday.  Homecoming festivities will dominate the remainder of the week. 

 

Great job tonight girls; I've been waiting for your AH-HA moment....I think this was it.

Throwback Thursday Pic....Lloyd's trainer and former Pioneer, Rachel Kloentrup