***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. 15, the KHS varsity volleyball team won two sets against the Hall Red Devils, 25-17 and 26-24.
Claire Taylor’s serves were particularly strong, with four aces and nine service points earned throughout the sets.
Along with Macee Pickering’s six kills and seven assists, these points pushed the Boilers to a victory.
In terms of defense, Taylor VanWinkle and Kendyl DeBlick stood out by both getting six digs, and Claire Taylor was close behind with five digs.
Here are some additional stats:
Tejhianna Amos: 4 kills, 1 block, 1 assist
Kendyl DeBlick: 1 kill, 6 digs, 2 aces, 5 service points, 7 assists
Claire Taylor: 5 digs, 4 aces, 9 service points
Macy Anderson: 4 kills, 1 dig, 2 aces, 8 service points
Aaliyah Duarte: 1 kill, 1 block, 1 ace, 7 service points
Macee Pickering: 6 kills, 5 digs, 1 block, 1 service point, 7 assists
Bailey VanWinkle: 2 digs
Taylor VanWinkle: 4 kills, 6 digs, 1 ace, 3 service points
Kewanee’s sophomore team won in two sets, 25-18 and 26-24.
Kewanee’s freshman team also won in two sets, 25-15 and 25-10.
The varsity volleyball team will be in action this Thursday, Oct. 17, against Newman Central Catholic High School in Brockman Gym.
