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Volleyball Players Success At Their First Matches
Author: Bryleigh Erickson, BHS Sports Reporter
Volleyball Players' Success at Their First Matches
Bryleigh Erickson
BHS Sports Reporter
The Bulldogs took on the Three Forks Wolves on September 4th at home. The day started off with the C squad game. The Bulldogs beat the Wolves in three sets, 25-15, 25-20, and 15-8 (C squad and JV play the third set to 15 points). The Bulldogs Junior Varsity team also won their game, 25-9, 25-12, and 15-7.
Next, the Varsity team played. The Bulldogs won the first set 25-20, the second set 25-19, and the third set 25-20. It was the Bulldogs’ first game and although they didn’t play their best, they still won the match. Kaitlyn Noyes led the Bulldogs in kills with 11, and Holly Newman came in second with 10. As for blocks, Harper Wolfgram led the team with 3, and Aspen Slyker and Kaitlyn Noyes followed with 2 each. Kaitlyn Noyes, Bryleigh Erickson, and Holly Newman each had 2 aces. Bryleigh Erickson led the team with 17 assists, and Holly Newman had 16. As for digs, Emmalin Fischer led the team with 9, and Holly Newman and Bryleigh Erickson followed, each with 8.
The Bulldogs Varsity Volleyball team traveled to Havre on September 5th and 6th. They played Class A schools and finished with a 4-1 record! This was the first time the Bulldogs played in this tournament, and it was a good early-season challenge for them. It benefited them to see new teams and play teams of different levels.
On the first day of the tournament, the Bulldogs played Glendive. They won the first set 25-21, and the second set 25-15. Next, they beat Sidney 25-9, and 25-18. For the Last game of the day, the Bulldogs took on Havre. The bulldogs won the first set 26-24, the second set they lost 23-25. In a close third set, the bulldogs fell short, losing 13-15.
On the second day, the Bulldogs took on Miles City. They lost the first set 18-25, but came back and won the second set 25-17, and the third set 15-12. For the last game of the tournament, the Bulldogs took on Fergus, and won both sets, 25-19 and 25-17.
The next game for the Bulldog Volleyball team will be on September 12th against the Jefferson Panthers at home. The C squad will play at 4 o’clock, the Junior Varsity at 5:30, and the Varsity at 7. The theme will be Hawaiian, so wear your Hawaiian gear and bright colors! After that, on September 13th, the Junior Varsity and C squad teams will travel to Lone Peak to play the Bighorns.
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Image 1 Caption: BHS player Aspen Slyker serves the ball at Townsend Volleyball Tournament September 4.
Marek Easter, BHS Photographer
Image 2 Caption: Varsity teammates take time to enjoy their victory during a match. From left: Harper Wolfgram, Aspen Slyker, Kaitlyn Noyes, Jazel Ragen, Mishayla Lambott, Holly Newman and Bryleigh Erickson.
Marek Easter, BHS Photographer
