MADISON — Their season is just starting, but Marmaton Valley High’s Volleyball team is “clicking” in midseason form already.
The Wildcats won their first two matches of the night, defeating Hartford and Crest, before falling in a thriller to host Madison.
“I was extremely proud with the way our team played tonight,” Marmaton Valley head coach Tara Kegler said. “The girls had a lot of energy, and their attitudes stayed positive.”
The Wildcats opened the night by defeating Hartford (25-21, 28-26). Raveyn Kegler had seven points, while Aly Ard had six points, eight kills and a block. Janae Granere and Kayla Ard each had four kills. Kayla Ard also had a block.
The run continued against Crest, with MV prevailing in straight sets (25-17, 25-9). Aly Ard had 14 points and four kills, followed by Granere and Kayla Ard with nine and four kills, respectively. Kendall Scharff had seven points.
Hopes for a sweep fell agonizingly short in the finale.
The Wildcats took the first set, 25-16, before Madison rallied to take sets two and three, 25-22, 25-21.
Aly ARd had five points, seven kills and a block. Granere had five points, eight kills and two blocks. Scharff had eight points, followed by Raveyn Kegler and Haylee Meiwes with five points each.
“We have some things to tweak, which will help a lot, “ Coach Kegler said. “I know this group is going to be competitive in each game they play. They want to win.
“Raveyn did a good job delivering the sets to our hitters,” she continued. “Aly and Janae had a good night of swinging. All of the girls were clicking.”
Marmaton Valley hits the courts again next Tuesday at Eureka. Yates Center also will be a part of the triangular.
