***This article was written by Ra’Kiya Amos, a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust.
The KHS girls varsity volleyball team started Saturday’s tournament at Sherrard High School with a rough loss against Rockridge, 15-25, 21-25.
The Boilers improved in the second game, beating Morrison in three sets: 25-17, 25-21.
This success continued in KHS’s victory over Peoria in two sets, 25-23, 25-13.
Even though the varsity girls put up a good fight against Knoxville for their last match of the day, they lost 25-13, 20-25, 8-15.
Here are the stat leaders for the volleyball tournament:
Aces: Macee Pickering 12, Macy Anderson 10
Digs: Claire Taylor 19, Taylor VanWinkle 14
Assists: Kendyl DeBlieck 27, Macee Pickering 26
Kills: Macee Pickering 19, Macy Anderson 15
Blocks: Aaliyah Duarte 3
The varsity volleyball team will be in action this Thursday, Oct. 17, against Newman Central Catholic High School in Brockman Gym.
