TCNE Wolfpack Defeats Homer Lady Knights in Four Sets
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The Tri County Northeast Wolfpack volleyball team earned an impressive 3-1 victory over the Homer Lady Knights on Thursday, October 8th. After dropping the opening set 22-25, the Wolfpack bounced back to win three consecutive sets, 25-21, 25-18, and 25-15, to secure the victory.
The Wolfpack put together a strong offensive performance, recording 60 kills on the night. Senior Joslyn Mackling led the attack with an outstanding 24 kills, followed by sophomore Cora Ridenour with 14 kills and sophomore Delaney Fuchser with 11. Senior Briley Anderson contributed eight kills, while junior setter Ally Belt added two. As a team, TCNE finished with a .180 hitting percentage.
Belt directed the Wolfpack offense with an remarkable 52 assists, helping keep the attack balanced and effective throughout the match.
Defensively, TCNE turned in an exceptional performance, collecting 90 digs. Senior libero Emily Mitchell led the team with 26 digs, while Mackling followed closely with 24. Ridenour added 15 digs, and Anderson and Belt each contributed seven.
At the net, senior Jayda Stallbaum provided a strong presence with two solo blocks and one block assist. Fuchser added one solo block and two block assists, while Belt contributed three block assists and Anderson chipped in two.
The Wolfpack also found success from the service line, recording 10 aces. Anderson and Belt led the team with three aces apiece, while Mackling and Ridenour each added two. Belt finished with a team-high 13 service points, followed by Anderson with 10 and Stallbaum with eight.
After a competitive opening set, the Wolfpack showed determination and resilience, gaining momentum as the match progressed. TCNE's offensive firepower, defensive hustle, and teamwork helped the Pack take control and finish the evening with a convincing fourth-set victory.