In the first match, Adena made quick work of the Lady Buckeyes from Nelsonville York. The 25-11, 25-11, 25-12 win was result of some sharp passing and well-placed hitting from the Warriors. Adena dominated the net in this match as Olivia Arledge recorded 12 kills and eight blocks. Kelsey Bielanow also had 12 kills. Defensively, Cara Coy led the way with 19 kills. Jenny Grigsby recorded nine digs as well as seven kills.
In the second match, Westfall arguable played its best match of the year. The Lady Mustangs enjoyed great balance in their 25-19, 25-14, 25-23 win over Wheelersburg in Saturday’s district title match. Alex Phillips had 12 kills, Olivia Cobb had nine kills, Olivia Beavers recorded seven kills and Haylie Joyce added six kills. The big key to the balance came in Westfall’s good serve receive (44-of-51 as a team) and Hannah Gabriel’s great decision-making (29 assists, 6 kills).
In the final match of the night, Alexander eliminated Huntington from the tournament. The Lady Spartans won it in straight sets 25-17, 25-16, 25-17. The overall speed of the Alexander offense made it difficult for Huntington to ever establish their fine middle hitters. Jackie Kellough had 12 kills and a pair of blocks for Huntington while teammate Megan Fultz had nine kills and 13 digs. Paige Danner also had 12 digs.
The SVC teams remaining – Adena and Westfall – will now go opposite of one another in regional play. Thursday night at Logan High School, Westfall will meet the state’s top ranked team in Tuscarawas Valley, and Adena and Alexander will battle in the nightcap. The two winners will return to Logan two days later to play for a spot in the Final Four.
