The Tri-Valley Mustang volleyball team hosted the Lennox Orioles on Thursday, September 5th. Lennox took the match in straight sets by scores of 25-16, 25-12, and 25-22.
The first set started with ties of 3-3 and 5-5. Lennox then went on an 5-0 run to take a 10-5 lead. The Orioles stayed in front for about four-to-five points all the way to 20-15. Lennox then ended the first set on a 5-1 run for a 25-16 win. The second set started with a 2-2 tie, but Lennox went on an early run. They scored five in a row for a 7-2 lead and rolled from there. They built a 20-7 advantage before winning 25-12.
Again the third set started with an early tie at 4-4. Tri-Valley then went on a 4-1 run for an 8-5 lead. Lennox responded with a 7-1 run to take the lead 12-9. The Mustangs were within a point multiple times at 15-14, 17-16 and 20-1. . Tri-Valley then scored the next three points for a 22-20 lead. The Orioles, however, finished the set and match with a 5-0 run for a 25-22 victory.
Emery Pearson had eight kills, four blocks, and six digs. Emry Jones added five kills. Madelyn Wenzel finished with four kills, five digs, and two set assists. Abigail Wagner had nine set assists, two blocks, and three kills. Brooke Steineke added three ace serves and five digs. Emily Wenzel had nine set assists, and Tori O’Toole had three kills and two digs.
