The Luverne Cardinals opened the volleyball season Thursday, Oct. 8, in Redwood Falls. It wasn’t the start that the Cardinals were hoping for as they fell to Redwood Valley, 3-1.
“We had some great things happen,” Luverne head coach Sarah DeBeer said. “We can’t wait to play Redwood again. We are excited to get back out on the court when we host Pipestone.”
The Cardinals dropped the first set, 25-17. They then ran into a buzz saw in the second set, losing 25-8.
The Cardinals were able to bounce back from a rough second set to win the third set, 25-20. They pushed Redwood Valley to the brink in the fourth set, but ultimately it wasn’t enough as they fell, 25-23.
Macy Stratton led the team with 28 digs.
Trista Baustian contributed 15 assists and added one ace. Regan Bork had 13 assists and one ace.
Gracie Zewiske and Kamryn VanBatavia both recorded eight kills to lead the Cardinals’ attack. Elise Ferrell recorded seven kills.
The Cardinals look to pick up their first win of the young season when they host the Pipestone Area Arrows on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Luverne 17 8 25 23
RV 25 25 20 25
Kills: Zewiske 8; VanBatavia 8; Ferrell 7
Assists: T. Baustian 15; R. Bork 13
Digs: Stratton 28