'Beeters move to 6-1 after sweeping Box Elder, taking down Chester/J-I 3-1

 

September 23, 2020

Chinook senior Crystal Hofer (5), senior Jade Cecrle (White) and sophomore Bree Swanson control the Hawks attack during Friday nights 3-1 win over Chester/J-I.

The Chinook Sugarbeeter Volleyball team had a solid week on the court. Thursday night in Box Elder they took down the Bears in straight sets. Saturday evening, plating in front of the hometown crowd, the Sugarbeeters recovered from an opening set loss to take down the visiting Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks 3-1.

Thursday, Chinook was in the Bears Den for a District 7C match and a chance to build some momentum going forward in the conference season.

The 'Beeters started fast and with a relentless offensive attack and a steady defensive effort they easily secured a 25-7 first set win.

Set number two was essentially more of the same as Chinook continued to control the ball on both sides of the net rolling to a 25-13 set two win.

Chinook then looked to close out the Bears and did just that with another dominant effort. The senior laden 'Beeters never let up and finished Box Elder with a 25-8 third set to win the match 3-0

Chinook was led on the night by the effort of senior Jayden Miller with seven of the teams 31 Kills. Senior Delaney Kellam served up four of the teams 17 Aces and collected a pair of Blocks at the net. Senior Hailey Bell added a couple of Blocks as well and dug up eight balls in the 'Beeter victory. Senior Ginger Hauer recorded 14 Assist on the night for the 'Beeters.

Friday, the 'Beeters were back in front of the hometown fans, hosting the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks.

Chinook started a little sluggish against the Hawks, and while they managed to stay in reach for much of the opening set, Chester/J-I won 25-20.

The 'Beeter offense found their rhythm in set two. Chinook started fast and controlled the play at the net as they evened the match with a 25-13 set win.

Set number three was a bit more competitive early on. Chester/J-I kept pace early on but the 'Beeters constant attack and solid defense led them to a 25-18 third set win to take a 2-1 lead in the match.

The Hawks took a quick 2-0 lead in the fourth set but Chinook responded. Sophomore Bree Swanson slammed home a kill for a 4-3 'Beeter lead. Senior Hailey Bell added a kill as did junior Allison Powell leading to a Chinook 11-9 advantage.

Senior Delaney Kellam was huge down the stretch for the 'Beeters. Kellam scored a huge block at the net and followed another on the ensuing serve for a 13-9 Chinook lead.

Seniors Delaney Kellam and Jayden Miller have controlled the net for the 'Beeters this season.

Kellam then slammed home a Kill before adding another block to her nights totals. She slammed home two more Kills down the stretch and the rattled Hawks never recovered. Chinook took the fourth set 25-15 to win the match 3-1.

Kellam powered home 22 Kills in the win. Senior Lily Surber served up four Aces and dug up 14 balls to lead the 'Beeter defense. Kellam and Swanson each recored four blocks in the win while Hauer collected 31 assists.

Senior Jade Cecrle was inadvertently omitted from last weeks story recognizing the seniors for their efforts prior to the start of their contest with Geraldine/Highwood. Cecrle plays Libero for this years Varsity squad.

The 'Beeters will be in Gildford this Thursday for a huge match with the Knights. Fridays scheduled home contest with the Malta M-ettes has been canceled.

 
 

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