***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 Thursday, the KHS varsity volleyball team won in two sets against Newman Central Catholic High School, 25-22 and 25-17.
Junior Kendyl DeBlieck’s and sophomore Macee Pickering’s offense was strong, with both Boilers getting eight assists. Additionally, DeBlieck scored nine service points, and Pickering had one ace and seven service points.
Along with sophomore Macy Anderson’s six kills and senior Aaliyah Duarte’s five kills, these points pushed Kewanee to victory over the Comets.
In terms of defense, junior Taylor VanWinkle had an amazing seven digs, and Duarte made three blocks.
Here are some additional stats:
Tejhiana Amos: 2 kills
Kendyl DeBlieck: 2 kills, 8 assists, 4 digs, 9 service points
Claire Taylor: 1 assist, 4 digs, 1 ace, 3 service
Macy Anderson: 6 kills, 1 block, 1 dig, 4 service points
Aaliyah Duarte: 5 kills, 3 blocks, 1 dig, 4 service points
Ava Laue: 1 kill
Macee Pickering: 3 kills, 8 assist, 2 digs, 1 ace, 7 service points
Taylor VanWinkle: 7 digs, 1 kill, 1 assist, 1 service point
Katy Carton: 1 dig
Bailey VanWinkle: 3 digs
Remy Hicks: 1 assist
Kewanee’s sophomore team won in two sets, 25-14 and 25-11.
Kewanee’s freshman team also won in two sets, 25-19 and 25-8.
The KHS volleyball team will be in action on Monday, Oct. 21, at Monmouth-Roseville High School.
