Superior Telegram
The Northwestern Tigers volleyball team defeated the South Shore Cardinals 3-2 (19-25, 25-12, 25-27, 25-21, 15-4) Tuesday night in Maple.
The match went back-and-forth until the Tigers won the fifth game 15-4.
Statistical leaders for Northwestern included Lexi Janigo, with eight kills and 11 digs; Cheyenne Johnson, seven kills and nine ace serves; Daisy Mack, 26 assists; and Alyssa Frick, 16 digs.
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For South Shore, Megan Gustafson had 15 kills, Casey Nicoletti added seven kills, Makayla Lovejoy had 18 assists, and Kellie Rock had 20 assists.
“Our girls had a great attitude and did not give up,” NSH coach Charlie Hessel said. “We struggled with consistency in a lot of ways, but as a team, we learned that once a point is over we have to refocus on the next point.
“The one area we have been consistent is serving. As a team, we are right around 94 percent, which is right around where I’d like us to be.”
Johnson enjoyed a good night of serving, including serving the Tigers to 13 straight points in game three.
“Not only was she keeping it in, she was putting it right where she wanted it, and that was fun to see,” Hessel said.
Northwestern also won the junior varsity match 3-0 and the Tigers’ C team lost to Drummond's JV 2-1.
Northwestern hosts Solon Springs at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Northwestern Tigers
2014 Volleyball Rosters
Coach: Charlie Hessel
Varsity Roster
Seniors - Nicole Nelson, Rebeccah Wester, Sara Garland, Amanda Ogren, Emily Lind, Casey Schiff.
Juniors - Alyssa Frick, Taya McClure, Lexi Janigo, Cheyenne Johnson, Daisy Mack.
Sophomore - Laryssa Vik.
Junior Varsity
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Coach: Cindy Morgan
Seniors - Kelcie Lanning, Emily Lind, Stephanie Little, Casey Schiff.
Juniors - Allison Eller, Breanne Tapani, Kaitlin Moroney, Hannah Lier.
Sophomores - Lexi Prior, Cassidy Friend, Laryssa Vik, Sara Lahti, Allison Ruffi, Carly Bottolfson, Madison Trautt.
Freshman - Jade Johnson.
C Team
Coach: Jessica Buran
Sophomores - Holly Pellman, Mary Koompin, Justine Moss, Macey Schultz, Kendra Ruhman, Breanna Thiel, Riley Scott, Rose Tokar, Erika Medved, Lindsey Evans.
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Freshmen - Nadia Henegar, Meggan Lind, Sydney Matherly, Sydney Anderson, Hope Rankila, Taylor Johnson, Sydney Bodendorfer, Kristen Jarman, Katie Lundeen, Rachel Kirkpatrick.
