The Kimball Area volleyball team hosted friendly rival Eden Valley-Watkins last Tuesday,
Oct. 14, and won, 3-1, in the final regular season match of the year. Game scores were 25-18, 23-25, 13-25, and 23-25.
Match Stats: Madison Hurrle, 24 kills; Macey Hurrle, 19 kills; Madelyn O?ÄôBrien, 9 kills; Caitlin O?ÄôBrien, 3 kills; Becky Holtz, 17 set assists; Emma Kuechle, 20 set assists; Stephanie Hurrle, 8 set assists; Madi Schriefels, 1 block, 2 sets assists; Hannah Serbus, 17 digs; Kari Scheifelbein, 9 digs.
Coach Scott Heinen ?Äì ?ÄúEden Valley-Watkins had a good crowd at the match and we thank them for coming. They are well coached and play hard. Thanks to the band. Thanks again to everyone who worked our events this regular season. Thanks to the huge Kimball crowd. It was great having all of you there supporting us during a critical finish to our season. This win
secured third place in the conference and we are thrilled. We will work hard to be accountable for our work on the court and through the coaching, to make a strong, deep push into the playoffs; playing one point and game at a time; playing high-percentage volleyball with a long vision ahead.?Äù
Special congratulations to the JV and C-squad on their fabulous seasons, and to Katie and Whitney!
?Äì Scott Heinen
Kimball?Äôs Maddy O?ÄôBrien puts a stop to the Eagles?Äô middle hitter, Forcier, as the rivals faced each other Tuesday evening, Oct. 14. Kimball would emerge victorious, winning 3-1. Staff photos by Marguerite Laabs.
Kimball?Äôs setter Stephanie Hurrle sets during the match against EV-W.
Kimball?Äôs Becky Holtz sets one to the outside in the Oct. 14 match v. Eden Valley-Watkins.