Region 2 Volleyball Semifinals – Grafton vs Hillsboro/Central Valley

Recap

Grafton wins 3-1 (25-22, 16-25, 25-12, 25-16)

The Grafton Spoilers rebounded from a second set lull to win sets three and four to advance back to the Region 2 Championship match after a 3-1 Semifinal win over the Hillsboro/Central Valley Burros. The Spoilers attacked aggressively in the first set to win 25-22 but in the second set their hitting errors allowed the Burros to build an early margin and even the match at a set apiece. In sets three and four the Spoilers re-established the attack that they had success in early on and won the match in four. With the win the Spoilers will take on Thompson for the Region Championship on Thursday, while the Burros will face MayPort C-G in the Third place match on Thursday.

Grafton Spoilers:

Laila Miller: 1 Ace

Annelise Presteng: 1 Ace, 2 Kills, 3 assists

Julia Heidt: 1 Ace, 4 Kills

Mae Thompson: 3 Kills

Alexis Tompkins: 6 Kills

Jocelyn DeGeldere: 7 Kills

Paityn Ziegelman: 25 assists, 1 Kill

Molly Bjorneby: 14 Kills

Hillsboro/Central Valley Burros:

Sadie Gallagher: 2 Aces, 7 Kills

Carsi Hatlestad: 5 Kills

Abigail Anderson: 9 Kills

Kennedy Olsen: 5 Kills

Megan Ensign: 1 Ace, 3 Kills, 25 assists

Malia Bryl: 4 Kills

comments from HCV coach Katie Staebler