June 26, 2024

Postseason volleyball roundup: SWV advances, East Union's season comes to a close

Southwest Valley's Kayley (14) Myers ropes the ball past an outstretched Jenna Stephens (12) of Stanton. Myers finished with the team-high in kills with 14 and also went 17-for-18 at the service line with nine digs. (Red Oak)

Southwest Valley 3, Stanton 1

CORNING – Southwest Valley is advancing deeper into Class 1A Region 3, winning over Stanton 3-1.

The Timberwolves were contested by the now 25-15 Viqueens after taking the first two sets at 25-22 and 25-20. The Viqueens on 25-22 to force a fourth set where the Timberwolves pulled away for a 25-16 victory.

Kayley Myers had 14 kills and nine digs. Team leader in kills Jentry Schafer was limited, but not silenced, getting eight kills with eight digs. She also went 15 of 17 from the line.

Isabelle Inman had 25 assists with five digs and 14 of 14 serving. Delaney Dalton had three aces on 17 of 18 serving with 14 digs.

The win on the home floor brought out the best in not just the girls on the floor, but the cheering student section, according to SWV head coach Lindsay Wetzel.

Tonight’s win was a total team effort, not just from the seven girls who play, but also from our bench kids and our student body,” said Wetzel. “They were all fired up and came out ready to yell and scream and get the win. Our students were up cheering and yelling during all four sets and that really helps the girls get fired up.”

Despite the win, there’s still things that need to be worked on as the Timberwolves prepare to face Class 1A No. 10 East Mills.

“We have some things that we still need to clean up and refine before Thursday’s match against East Mills, but I think the girls are focused, intense and will be ready to play,” said Wetzel. “Our mentality is one point at a time and staying focused on the moment.”

East Mills 3, East Union 0

MALVERN – Class 1A No. 10 East Mills made quick work of East Union, winning over the Eagles 3-0 (25-16, 25-9, 25-14).

The Eagles were led by Alissa Weinkoetz in the kill department with 11. Olivia Cheers chipped in six kills while Mikala Sanson and Mallory Raney had three and two, respectively.

Elizabeth Hardy had 11 assists and Quinn Eslinger had 10 assists.

Jayden Welcher had eight digs and Weinkoetz had three.

The Eagles finish the season 13-14 and will lose six seniors next season. Cheers, Beth McKnight, Weinkoetz, Welcher, Alexia Neisemier and Eslinger will move on from the program due to graduation.