Wadena-Deer Creek Volleyball Advances After 3-1 Win Over Park Rapids
Gravelle posted 15 kills and 14 blocks as the Wolverines defeated the Panthers to secure a spot in the second round.
By Cecilia Martin ·
Wadena-Deer Creek volleyball fans can look forward to another match this weekend. The Wolverines eliminated the Park Rapids Panthers in the Section 8-2A first round on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The home team won three games to one.
Payton Gravelle led the No. 6-seeded Wolverines with 15 kills, 14 blocks, and six digs. Karlee Sweere handled the ball with 39 set assists, four ace serves, and four digs. Celia Rinio contributed nine kills and eight blocks, while Ava Hall added 10 kills and eight blocks.
The Wolverines took the first two games, 25-22 and 25-15. They dropped the third game, 25-23, before closing out the match 25-11 in the fourth.
Avery Lepinski recorded 17 digs, and Greta Van Batavia added four kills, eight blocks, and seven digs. Leah Kircher had 12 digs and one ace serve.
The victory improves the Wolverines record to 18 wins and nine losses. They will play the East Grand Forks team on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m.
In a related result from the same night, Proctor defeated Crosby-Ironton 3-1 in the Section 7-2A quarterfinals. Veronica Millsop led the No. 4-seeded Rangers with 13 kills and eight digs in the loss. The Rangers end the season with a 17-8 record.
Source: Brainerd Dispatch
