Who Rocked their Early-Season Conference Matchups?
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The high school volleyball season is now underway with many teams having played in their first tournaments and conference matches. Some schools had a bye on the first night of conference play and will get the chance to compete on…
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Continue ReadingThe high school volleyball season is now underway with many teams having played in their first tournaments and conference matches. Some schools had a bye on the first night of conference play and will get the chance to compete on Thursday.
Here are some teams who rocked their early-season conference matchups!
DSHA
DSHA has very quickly established itself as a Division 1 dynamo this season. In their opening conference matchup against Menomonee Falls, the Dashers swept at all three levels. Freshman Madison Quest has become dominant in all six rotations and leads the team in kills. She had 16 in their sweep of Menomonee Falls and hit a 0.44. Senior Kara Schmit Kara Schmit 5'8" | OH DSHA | 2022 State WI has made a huge impact on defense. She is a smart and dynamic player who is quick on defense and controlled in serve receive. Senior Paige Yelmene Paige Yelmene 5'8" | S DSHA | 2022 State WI had a whopping 22 assists. Her speed and high volleyball IQ make her dangerous to opposing defenders. Paige is hard to read as a setter and utilizes it to give her hitters open blocks.
Waukesha West
West swept against crosstown rival Waukesha South in their conference opener. The team is moving their offense around and really utilizing all of their hitters. Middle hitters Devon Hanson (2022) and Ella Skogman Ella Skogman 6'2" | MB Waukesha West | 2024 State WI (2024) led the team in kills with 5 each. Ella also lead the team in blocks with two on the match. DS/L Lucy Friess (2024) was unstoppable in the back row and had a huge impact on the success of this team. Sophia Busse (2022) and Brylee Leverenz Brylee Leverenz 5'10" | S Waukesha West | 2024 State WI (2024) both set throughout the match and were impactful in ‘setting’ their hitters up for success!
Oconomowoc
Oconomowoc not only swept but also dominated Catholic Memorial. While I am not surprised that they won, I did think this matchup might go to 5 sets as both are highly competitive teams. Anna Bjork Anna Bjork 6'3" | MB Oconomowoc | 2024 State #54 Nation WI (2024) had a huge game with 9 kills, 6 aces, and a block. Fellow sophomore Lilly Wagner Lilly Wagner 6'0" | S Oconomowoc | 2024 State #42 Nation WI had 36 assists and showed just how amazing she is in all six rotations. Middle hitter Alana Dvorak Alana Dvorak MB Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI had 8 kills, also having a dominating performance. Hadley Strohkirch Hadley Strohkirch 5'8" | DS/L Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI was impactful in the back row leading the team in both digs and receptions.
Germantown
Germantown (WVCA Week 1 Rank 6) took out Brookfield Central (WVCA Week 1 Rank 2) in a 3-1 win. This was a dominating performance by the Warhawks. Lilly Wagner Lilly Wagner 6'0" | S Oconomowoc | 2024 State #42 Nation WI (2023) had an incredible 19 kills closely followed by Madelyn Weyda Madelyn Weyda 5'10" | DS/L Germantown | 2022 State WI (2022) who had 18. Setter Maddie Connor Maddie Connor S Germantown | 2022 State WI broke the Germantown career assist record during this match which is a huge accomplishment! She also brought in 5 aces and two kills.
Kettle Moraine
KM won in four sets against Mukwonago. Grace Grocholski Grace Grocholski 5'10" | OH Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI was unstoppable on the pin and earned 25 kills for her team. Junior Kyleigh Coghlan Kyleigh Coghlan 5'6" | DS/L Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI had a huge impact on defense and had 22 digs and 26 service receptions. Senior setter Rebecca Siedenburg Rebecca Siedenburg S Kettle Moraine | 2022 State WI also had a great performance with 48 assists.
Other Big Wins
Martin Luther swept Milwaukee Lutheran
Burlington swept Westosha Central
Freedom swept Oconto Falls
Sussex Hamilton swept Kettle Moraine Lutheran
Arrowhead swept Waukesha North
Brookfield East swept Wauwatosa West