Humboldt High volleyball beats Baxter Springs, Cherryvale

Humboldt's Lady Cubs are eyeing another Tri-Valley League title this season and that quest was furthered at Baxter Springs Tuesday.

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September 13, 2023 - 3:52 PM

Humboldt volleyball in action. Photo by Quinn Burkitt

BAXTER SPRINGS — The Humboldt High volleyball team ran the table at Baxter Springs Tuesday, winning both of their matchups. 

The Lady Cubs (6-5) picked up wins over Baxter Springs in two sets before taking down Cherryvale in three. 

Humboldt @ Baxter Springs

Humboldt defeated Baxter Springs, 25-10 and 25-9. 

Kenisyn Hottenstein, Kinley Tucker and Skylar Hottenstein each had a team-high three aces. Shelby Shaughnessy and Tucker each went for a 100% serving rate. 

“I thought we came out and played a complete game against Baxter and really dominated from the service line,” Humboldt head coach Terry Meadows said. “It was nice to see us stay focused when we were not getting a lot of balls sent back over to us.”

Shaughnessy led the Lady Cubs offensively with a team-high six kills while Chanlynn Wrestler and Kenisyn Hottenstein each had four. 

Defensively, Laney Hull and Ricklyn Hillmon each had a team-high two blocks. Shaughnessy registered a team-high nine digs while Cassidy Friend and S. Hottenstein each had seven and Covey had four.

Humboldt v Cherryvale 

The Lady Cubs took down Cherryvale, 22-25, 25-12 and 25-22.

Skylar Hottenstein and Tucker each led Humboldt with three aces. Offensively, Shaughnessy had a team-high 13 kills while Hull went for five kills and Covey had four kills. Skylar Hottenstein led Humboldt with a .333 hitting percentage. 

“Against Cherryvale it was much harder competition,” said Meadows. “I was proud of the girls for fighting back after dropping the first set. We stayed in it and found a way to win.” 

Defensively, Shaughnessy and Kenisyn Hottenstein each recorded two blocks while Skylar Hottenstein had a team-high 20 digs and Tucker and Shaughnessy each had nine digs. Friend and Kenisyn Hottenstein each had four digs. 

Humboldt hosts an invitational Saturday at 9 a.m. 

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