TCNE Wolfpack Sweeps Wildcats, Falls to Bloomfield in Subdistrict Final
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The Tri County Northeast Wolfpack volleyball team opened subdistrict play with a convincing sweep over Hartington-Newcastle before falling to Bloomfield in the championship match, bringing its postseason run to a close.
On Monday, October 26, the Wolfpack defeated the Wildcats in straight sets, 25-20, 25-18, and 25-19, at Bloomfield High School. Senior Joslyn Mackling led the offense with 15 kills, followed by senior Briley Anderson and sophomore Cora Ridenour with five apiece. Junior setter Ally Belt recorded 28 assists as TCNE finished with 32 team kills.
The Wolfpack added 10 service aces, led by Mackling and Anderson with three each. Defensively, Mackling collected 17 digs, while senior libero Emily Mitchell added 10. Belt dominated at the net with three solo blocks and three block assists.
TCNE returned to Bloomfield on Tuesday, October 27, to face the host Bees in the subdistrict championship. The Wolfpack started strong, claiming the opening set 25-17, but Bloomfield rallied to win the next three, 25-16, 25-23, and 25-15, securing a 3-1 victory.
Mackling delivered another outstanding performance with 19 kills and 33 digs, while Ridenour contributed six kills. Belt directed the offense with 29 assists as TCNE totaled 34 kills. Anderson led the serving attack with three of the team's 11 aces.
Defensively, Emily Mitchell added 11 digs, while Belt and senior Aubrey Mitchell recorded nine apiece. Sophomore Delaney Fuchser led the blocking effort with three solo blocks and one block assist.
Despite a strong postseason effort, the Wolfpack's season came to an end with the championship loss to Bloomfield, ending their season with an overall 16-12 record.