The No. 5-seeded Luverne Cardinals traveled to Redwood Falls Friday, Oct. 28, to take on the No. 4-seeded Redwood Falls Cardinals.
In a four-game contest, Luverne fell to Redwood 3-1.
“We did not end the season the way we hoped, but we will all have some great memories from this 2022 season,” said coach Sarah DeBeer.
Unable to execute and close the gap, Luverne lost the first game 14-25. In Game 2 Luverne made adjustments and was able to keep the game closer but still fell short 18-25.
In Game 3 the LHS Cardinals took the lead early and held on to win 25-12, only to drop the fourth game 14-25.
Kamryn Van Batavia recorded seven kills, 16 digs and completed 14 of 16 serves with two aces.
Emma Beyer finished the night with 24 set assists. Christina Wagner completed 11 of 11 serves and recorded one ace.
Anja Jarchow led the Cardinals with 15 kills in the four games. Carly Olson had 13 digs from the back row. Averill Sehr charted 14 set assists for the match.
Tori Serie had a big night at the net with seven kills, two solo blocks, and three block assists.
Elizabeth Wagner helped the Cardinals with one solo block and three block assists.
DeBeer commended her 12 senior players for their contributions throughout the season.
“Our seniors are not only very talented athletes, but excellent students,” she said.
“We wish them all the best in all they do in the future, and they will be greatly missed.”
The Cardinals completed their 2022 season with 15 wins and eight losses.