Alma Wins a Thriller Against Southern Valley in Five Sets
On Tuesday, October 6th, Alma hosted Southern Valley.
The Cardinals got off to a quick start, leading 5-1 early in the first set. Alma continued to build the lead, going up 11-5 as the set progressed. Alma pressed forward and went up 14-5, and Southern Valley took a timeout. Southern Valley, though, began to climb back into the set. They trailed 15-11 as they cut the deficit down.
Alma took a 20-14 lead, and Southern Valley took another timeout. Alma closed out the set 25-15.
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The Cardinals started fast again in set two, going up 8-1, and Southern Valley took a timeout. The Eagles cut the deficit to four, though, at 16-12 about halfway through.
Eventually, the Cardinals had to take a timeout while leading 17-14. Alma bounced back, going on a 6-2 run to lead 23-16 before Southern Valley took a timeout. Alma closed out the set with a 25-16 victory and a 2-0 lead in the match.
Southern Valley started the third set strong, taking a 4-3 lead. The Eagles extended their lead to 12-7, and Alma had to take a timeout. Southern Valley advanced it to 18-11. Alma then cut the deficit down to 20-16. The score rose to 23-17, and Alma took another timeout. The Eagles closed out the set and won 25-20. Alma led the match, 2-1.
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To start out the fourth set, Southern Valley led 3-1. The Eagles advanced their lead 9-5 and a timeout was taken by Alma. Southern Valley built a 15-9 lead about halfway through the set. Alma was forced to take a timeout after going down 18-11. The Cardinals went on a 4-0 run with Taylor Pool at the service line. At 18-15, Southern Valley took a timeout.
The match became close when Southern Valley led 20-19. At 24-23, Southern Valley took another timeout. Then the score tied at 24-24, then 25-25. Southern Valley won the fourth set, 27-25, and evened the match at 2-2.
The Cardinals took an early lead, 4-3, over the Eagles. Alma extended the lead to 8-5, and Southern Valley had to take a timeout. The Eagles came out of the timeout and adjusted. They cut the deficit to 10-8, and Alma took a timeout. Alma won the final set 15-9 and the match, 3-2.
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We caught up with Kamri Neal after the match. Interviews are brought to you by Acme Printing Company.
STATS ARE UNOFFICIAL
For Southern Valley, Haisley McQuiston had 13 kills, Lorelie Horwart had 10 kills, and Lauren Quinn had five kills and three aces.
For Alma, Vayden Epp had 19 kills and two aces, Taylor Pool had 12 kills, Halee Nuebauer had seven kills and six aces, Kamri Neal had two aces, Maryn Mintzmyer had five kills, Cayle Molzahn had five kills, and Kenley Haussermann had six aces.
Check out our highlights from the match. Highlights are brought to you by Prairie Girl Candle Company.
