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Rockets Sweep Arrows in LEC Volleyball Match

By Craig Olson, 09/04/19, 12:30AM CDT

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Underwood defeated Ashby 3-0 (25-8, 25-10, 25-12) in a Little Eight Conference volleyball match on Tuesday night.

In set one, Amber Frigaard got the Rockets off to a good start, serving 10 straight points that included 4 aces.  “As a team, we were able to maintain consistent play and didn't give up unforced errors,” said Underwood Head Coach Diane Ross.

In set 2 Shaynah Smith had a good string of serves, scoring 7 points which included 3 ace serves.  Ally Johnson was aggressive at the net in that set, getting 3 kills and a stuff block.

“In set 3, our offense got going, as we hit a team kill percentage of .500 getting 15 kills on 28 attempts with only 1 error,” reported Coach Ross.  “I was happy with our performance tonight.  I thought our setter/hitter timing was good and our serve receive went well.” 

Reese Richards had 13 set assists and Amber Frigaard had 16.  Leading the attack was Ally Johnson with 9 kills, while Kayla Rocholl, Josey Bugbee, and Brooke Hovland each added 5, and Shaynah Smith 4. Defensively, Brianna Evavold and Brooke Hovland each got 7 digs, while Ally Johnson added 4 stuff blocks.   

The Rockets will play Hillcrest in their next match on Thursday.  The venue has been changed to Underwood.