By ELI LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG volleyball team opened the season last week, defeating Alden-Conger 3-0. On Tuesday, August 31, the trend continued at home as the girls defeated TCU. The Panthers dropped the first set 26-24, but rallied from that point.
“We unfortunately gave up a six-point lead in set one,” NRHEG head Coach Onika Peterson said. “Tonight won't go down as our prettiest game, but we came back after losing the first set to win in four.”
The next three sets saw the Panthers come out on top by scores of: 25-16, 25-20, and 25-23.
“It was great to see the girls resiliency and fight through that adversity,” Coach Onika said. “I love that this team has a never give up attitude and it is great to see it come out early in the season.”
Individually for NRHEG: Erin Jacobson: 11 kills, 9 digs, 2 ace blocks, 1 ace serve; Sophie Stork: 10 kills, 3 digs, 5 ace serves; Bree Ihrke: 11 kills, 4 digs, 1 ace block; Hallie Schultz: 34 assists, 2 kills, 4 digs; Sarah George: 4 kills, 2 ace blocks; Rhys Martin: 4 kills, 1 dig; Sidney Schultz: 10 digs, 1 assist; Bailey Ihrke 1 dig
With the victory, the Panthers improved their overall record to 2-0. The Panthers are yet to play a conference game.
The Panthers hosten Martin Luther-GHEC Tuesday night. They travel to Waterville on Thursday, September 9, before playing in a tournament at St. Peter, on Saturday, September 11. The Panthers host Randolph on Tuesday, September 14.