***This article was written by Ra’Kiya Amos, a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust.
On Oct. 2, the KHS varsity volleyball team won two sets against Bureau Valley High School, 25-14 and 25-20.
Taylor VanWinkle’s serves were particularly strong, with 10 service points earned throughout the sets.
Along with Kendyl DeBlieck’s five kills and Macee Pickering’s eight assists, these points pushed the Boilers to a decisive victory.
In terms of defense, Pickering stood out with seven digs, with VanWinkle close behind with six digs.
Here are some additional stats:
Kendyl DeBlieck: 1 ace, 4 service points, 4 digs, 3 assists, 5 kills
Claire Taylor: 2 aces, 7 service points, 3 digs, 2 assists
Macy Anderson: 2 service points, 2 kills
Aaliyah Duarte: 1 ace, 2 digs, 4 kills, 2 blocks
Ava Laue: 1 kill
Macee Pickering: 2 service points, 7 digs, 8 assists, 2 kills, 1 block
Damaris Diaz: 1 kill, 4 blocks
Ra‘Kiya Amos: 2 service points
Taylor VanWinkle: 3 aces, 10 service points, 6 digs
Kewanee’s sophomore team won in two sets, 25- 17 and 25- 13.
Bureau Valley prevailed over the Kewanee’s freshman, 16- 25, 25- 16, 10-15.
The KHS volleyball team will be in action against the Alleman Pioneers on Monday, Oct. 7 in Rock Island.
