Strong serving carried the Crest volleyball team to victory Tuesday night in Hartford.
The Lady Lancers (7-2) defeated Marmaton Valley, 25-11 and 25-16, before beating Hartford in three sets, 19-25, 25-16 and 25-21. Crest then defeated Madison 25-23 and 25-19.
“We communicated very well and recovered quickly from mistakes,” Crest head coach Abigail Hermreck said. “There was a look of determination among the girls that they were willing to do whatever it took to win. Fearless play and constant talking were huge factors.”
Sophomore Kaelin Nilges went a perfect 100% from the serving line with three aces, 12 kills, 16 assists and a lone block. Nilges stepped in for senior Kayla Hermreck, who wasn’t feeling well.
Overall, the Lady Lancers had an 89% serving rate on the night.
Junior Karlee Boots had a team-high 22 kills and went 93% from the serving line while collecting two aces.
Sophomore Kinley Edgerton led the team with eight ace serves, 29 assists and 18 kills while going 89% from the serving line.
“I have no words for how proud I am of the Lady Lancers,” said Hermreck. “On the bench someone said, ‘Just wait until we add Kayla to this!’ I too am looking forward to that!”
Senior Brooklyn Jones had three aces after going 85% from the serving line and had one kill.
Sophomore Aylee Beckmon had five kills and went for an 85% serving rate with two aces.
Junior Cursten Allen went 81% from the serving line with a lone ace serve.
Freshman Hanna Schmidt collected two kills and a solo block.
The Lady Lancers travel to Burlingame Tuesday.
