By Ben Priesgen
Journalist
On October 23, the sixth-seeded Campbellsport volleyball team lost to the third-seeded Howards Grove 3-0 to end their season in the second round of the WIAA Volleyball Tournament in Division 2.
Campbellsport (18-17) lost the first two sets of the match by the score of 25-13 and 25-18 to Howards Grove (22-12) on the road in their playoff matchup.
The Cougars played a competitive third set in an attempt to keep their season alive in the playoffs, but they fell by the score of 26-24 to finish their season with 18 wins, which was the most wins in a season for the program since 2013, when Campbellsport won 20 games.
Campbellsport also finished back-to-back winning seasons in the program with their 18-17 record on the season.
“I’m really proud of how our team competed in this final match,” said Head Coach Alexander Brenner.” We fought hard until the very end and showed the same determination that’s defined us all season.”
“This group proved their talent and competitiveness time and again, and I couldn’t be happier with the growth and heart they showed throughout the year,” said Brenner.
Vs Sheboygan Falls
On October 21, sixth-seeded Campbellsport volleyball defeated eleventh-seeded Sheboygan South in three sets to advance to the second round of the Division 2 WIAA Tournament.
Campbellsport (18-17) was dominant early against visiting Sheboygan South (7-19) by winning the first set by the score of 25-10.
The Cougars continued their impressive team play in their first-round matchup by winning the second set 25-9 and finished off the Red Wings in the third set with a score of 25-22 to set up a match at Howards Grove in the second round of the WIAA Volleyball Tournament.
“I’m proud of my girls for coming strong in the first round of regionals,” said Head Coach Alexander Brenner. “They came to win and proved why we deserve a place in the regional!”
Match Summary
Thursday, Ocotber 23
WIAA Tournament-Second Round
#6 Campbellsport (18-17) 0
#3 Howards Grove (22-12) 3
(13-25, 18-25, 24-26)
Final
Tuesday, October 21
WIAA Tournament-First Round
#11 Sheboygan South (7-19) 0
#6 Campbellsport (18-17) 3
(25-10, 25-9, 25-22)
Final
Aces: Ayla Garvey 5. Brielee Theisen 3. Gracie Schwarz 3.
Kills: Ellie Smith 10. Emma Muraski 9. Josie Twohig 3. Brielee Theisen 3.
Blocks: Shea Willacker 4. Kaylie Jandre 4.
Assists: Emma Muraski 12. Gracie Schwarz 8.
Digs: Emma Muraski 11. Ava Smith 7. Ellie Smith 7. Ayla Garvey 4. Gracie Schwarz 4.
Season Stats Leaders
Kills: Ellie Smith 273. Emma Muraski 170. Shea Willacker 165. Kayle Jandre 86. Brielee Theisen 51. Jose Twohig 47. Gracie Schwarz 37.
Aces: Emma Muraski 48. Gracie Schwarz 46. Ellie Smith 45. Ayla Garvey 35. Brielee Theisen 35. Ava Smith 22. Chloey Berres 13.
Blocks: Kaylie Jandre 44. Brielee Theisen 23. Emma Muraski 19. Josie Twohig 15. Ellie Smith 14. Shea Willacker 8. Brittany Reilly 6.
Digs: Ayla Garvey 251. Ellie Smith 227. Gracie Schwarz 206. Emma Muraski 192. Ava Smith 144. Josie Twohig 54. Brielee Theisen 54. Shea Willacker 44. Chloey Berres 29.
Assists: Emma Muraski 303. Gracie Schwarz 209. Ellie Smith 67. Chloey Berres 37. Ayla Garvey 37. Ava Smith 22. Shea Willacker 13. Josie Twohig 12. Brielee Theisen 10.
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