Advances to third round
Defeating #3 Royalton in round two of the Section 5A playoffs last Friday, Oct. 24, the Kimball Cubs earned the right to take on top-seeded Browerville Tuesday,
Oct. 28, in Long Prairie. Kimball took the Royalton match, 3-1 and game scores were 24-26, 25-15, 25-22, and 25-21.
Match Stats: Macey Hurrle,
15 kills, 15 digs; Madison Hurrle, 19 kills, 14 digs; Caitlin O?ÄôBrien,
2 blocks, 2 kills; Madelyn O?ÄôBrien, 1 kill, 1 block, 15/15 serving; Emma Kuechle, 18 set assists, 15/15 serving; Becky Holtz,
15 set assists, 19/19 serving (2 aces); Madi Schreifels, 1 block; Hannah Serbus, 15 digs; Mackenzie Leither, 1/1 serving, 1 dig.
Coach Scott Heinen: ?ÄúI?Äôm sending a Huge Thank You to the Kimball Community Booster members, volleyball families, and parents, for supporting us at the match. Student Section and Band; you were fantastic! Thanks to all the workers from concessions, line judging, table workers and ticket takers. Thanks to Katie and Whitney. Thanks Mr. Wagner, Mr. Widvey, and Mr. Westrich, for attending and assisting at the match! We had a great time during an emotional and tough-fought match. We are excited to get the win and move further into our subsection. We will continue to play a high-percentage strategy and be physically and emotionally committed to our cause. Great Job Girls! I am very proud of you and even prouder to be your coach.?Äù
Emma Kuechle wins the battle at the net with the Royals Friday, Oct. 24. The Cubs defeated #3 Royalton, 3-1. Kimball lost to Browerville Tuesday evening, Oct. 28, 3-0, in Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.