The Tri-Valley Mustangs got their first win of the season on the final regular season match on Monday, October 25th. Tri-Valley traveled to West Central and earned a four-set win over the Trojans by scores of 25-20, 25-19, 19-25, and 25-21.
Erica Bicknase had a team-high 13 kills. Hillary Hastings, Lauren Grinde, and Madelyn Wenzel all had five kills each. Jenna Hanson added four kills. Nevaeh Grann and Brookelyn Stieben both had three ace serves. Grann also had 16 set assists, while Stieben had 14. Four players had double-figure digs in the match. Jenna Hanson had a team-high 18 digs, Allyson Haga had 17, and Stieben and Hannah West both had 10 digs.
Head coach Justin Nihart said, “A lot of credit for the win can go to my two senior defensive specialists Ally Haga and Jenna Hanson for the tremendous effort and grit they showed in the back row by constantly being on the floor and diving for balls. Also, Erica Bicknase led the charge for our offense.”
The Mustangs finished the regular season with a record of 1-22. Tri-Valley will begin Region 3A tournament play on Tuesday, November 2nd.