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Wabasso sweeps RRC, 3-0

CHRIS DRUMMOND

sports writer

cdrummond@marshallindependent.com

WABASSO — The Red Rock Central Falcons and the Wabasso Rabbits had a quick turnaround volleyball match. The Rabbits easily dispatched the Falcons in straight sets, 25-16, 25-5 and 25-14.

The Rabbits we’re coming off a five setter and a busy stretch of tournaments and matches, head coach Barb Johnson spoke on that and the team’s ability to bounce back and win.

“They were super excited to play today and last night we had a five set match,” Johnson said. “So I was a little concerned but I could tell in warm-ups they were focus and ready to go. I was really happy we played well. We had have a busy three weeks with tournaments and games, we have had shorter practices because of that and why we came out strong today.”

Johnson also added that Alivia Olson had a great game, brings a lot of power to the front row which they need. Also the message to the team after the match, was just focusing on our defense and being able to get time for the subs that comes in. This, making practices more competitive as the season rolls on.

Avery Carlson for the Rabbits had 13 digs and also had 10 kills. Alivia Olsen led the team with 12 kills and teammate Kelsey Frank had 30 assists with 10 digs.

Head coaches of the Falcons Brittni Baune and Cierra Fast both spoke on the loss.

“I think we came off a win last night and I think they thought they could just come in, show up and win,” Fast said.” We we’re not mentally prepared to play today.”

“We told them after the game that you shouldn’t be satisfied with your play and their not,” Baune added.” We told them we need to regroup, have a great week of practice and get ready for next week because it’s a conference game.”

Josie Horning for the Falcons led her team in kills with eight and teammate Maria Scheffler led her team in digs with 15 on the night. Emily Decock led her team in assists with 11 and also had eight digs in loss

The Red Rock Central Falcons (2-10) host Southwest Minnesota Christian next Tuesday and the Wabasso Rabbits (11-7) will travel to face next Tuesday Buffalo Lake Hector Stewart.

Wabasso 3, RRC 0

Wabasso 25 25 25

RRC 16 5 14

Kills: Wabasso (Olson 12; A, Carlson 10); RRC (Horning 8; Sondra Rindfleisch 4)

Digs: Wabasso (A. Carlson 13; Audrey Johnson 11; Kelsey Frank 10; Sara Carlson 8); RRC (Scheffler 15; Decock 8)

Set assists: Wabasso (Frank 30); RRC (DeCock 11)

Serving (aces): Wabasso (Addisyn Hillesheim 4)