November 16, 2024

Creston middle school volleyball

Members of the Creston seventh-grade volleyball team that finished the season Thursday at Nodaway Valley are, from left in front, Ellie Starlin, Lexie Rounds, Haylee Morgan, Jessie Martin and Leela Woodhull. Middle row, Fallon Rooks, Sara Keeler, Emma Hanson, Paige Busch, Chasity Clayton and Sasha Smith. Back row, coach Teri Keeler, Kara Kinsella, Makenna Hudson, Abbi Hood, Haley Jones, Ashley Reynard, Calista Mason, coach Alycia Besch and manager Jordin Wernli. (CNA photo)

7th grade

GREENFIELD — The Creston seventh-graders closed the season by winning four of nine sets against Nodaway Valley Thursday.

Nodaway Valley edged Creston Team One 21-12, 21-9, 12-15.

“The games were closer than the score indicates,” said Creston coach Teri Keeler. “There were some good volleys, but we just didn’t get the sideout on them.”

Passing — Makenna Hudson 26-30, Emma Hanson 12-13, Abbi Hood 28-33, Sara Keeler 15-17, Kara Kinsella 14-15.

Serving (aces) —Hudson 7-10 (1), Hanson 8-8 (2), Sara Keeler 4-6 (1).

Setting assists — Hudson 1.

Blocks — Hudson 1.

Kills — Kinsella 1.

Creston Team Two defeated Nodaway Valley 15-21, 21-9, 15-13 in a close match.

“Serving was the key in the two wins,” Keeler said. “Lexie Rounds had a great night of serving with 10 aces. Again, there were some great volleys!”

Passing — Ellie Starlin 4-6, Hudson 10-10, Paige Busch 6-7, Chasity Clayton 6-7, Sasha Smith 6-7, Lexie Rounds 4-6.

Serving (aces) — Starlin 9-11 (1), Hudson 12-14 (8) Rounds 13-15 (10).

Blocks — Busch 1, Clayton 1.

Nodaway Valley beat Creston Team Three 15-21, 21-15, 15-7.

“Serving was key in the game we won,” Keeler said.

Passing — Emma Hanson 15-19, Ashley Reynard 5-8, Kara Kinsella 11-17, Fallon Rooks 8-9, Haylee Morgan 5-7.

Serving (aces) — Hanson 12-14 (5), Reynard 5-9 (1), Calista Mason 6-9 (1).

Setting assists — Hanson 2.

Blocks — Kinsella 2, Rooks 2, Hanson 1.

Kills — Kinsella 5.

The girls had a good season and improved tremendously from day one,” coach Keeler summarized. “I look forward to watching them in the next few years.”

8th grade

GREENFIELD — Creston went 6-3 in eighth-grade volleyball Thursday in the Panthers’ final match of the season at Nodaway Valley.

Creston Team One swept Nodaway Valley 25-7, 25-11, 15-1.

“This group put on a clinic,” coach Jan Lesan said. “There are so many weapons that could strike at any time. This group will be fun to watch in the future.”

Serving (aces) — Jaxie Luther 24-25 (14), Bree Ross 6-6, Taylor Buxton 7-9 (2), Megan Haley 10-12 (2), Grace Root 3-3.

Kills — Buxton 4, Luther 2, Devon Buls 2, Saige Rice 1.

Pushes — Buls 1.

Blocks — Haley 1.

Tips — Haley 1.

Creston Team Two swept Nodaway Valley 25-14, 25-3, 15-5.

“This group was relaxed. They moved and talked and played well,” Lesan said. “They should be very proud of themselves.”

Serving (aces) — Maura Kinsella 14-14 (6), Kesia Stewart 17-20 (8), Hailey Arendt 4-5 (1), Caitlyn Bargstadt 10-10 (4), Laura Weis 5-5 (3).

Kills — Stewart 1, Weis 1, Shelby Huntsman 1.

Blocks — Stewart 1.

Nodaway Valley swept Creston Team Three 25-15, 25-6, 15-8.

“This group of athletes improved over the season but came up short in this match,” Lesan said. “They strive to play bump-set-spike. That is what I asked for as a coach. They need to improve on their fundamentals, but a great bunch of people to work with.”

Serving (aces) — Jae Fehrle 6-8 (2), Morgan Kilgore 5-5 (1), Brianna Petersen 2-2, Grace Root 8-8 (1).

Kills — Miranda Austen 1.