The Oconto Falls volleyball team turned in a dominant performance at the West De Pere Invitational on Sept. 27, finishing the day undefeated and capturing the tournament championship with a perfect 5-0 record.
The Panthers controlled morning pool play with three straight wins, defeating Sheboygan Falls (25-10, 25-22), Marinette (25-12, 25-11) and county rival Oconto (25-23, 26-24).
Against Sheboygan Falls, Izzy Otto dished out 19 assists, Lucy Ripley hammered 11 kills, Brylee Gorman tallied five kills and four aces, and Calli Bursa added four kills.
Against Marinette, Ripley and Bursa combined for eight kills, with Ripley also recording five aces. Gorman chipped in three aces.
In the Oconto match, Otto set the pace with 19 assists and three aces, Rylie Shallow picked up eight digs, Ripley put down 11 kills with two aces, while Ella Jahnke with five kill and Gorman with four added balance at the net.
Carrying momentum into bracket play, Oconto Falls knocked off Kiel in the semifinals (25-18, 25-19) before battling host West De Pere in the championship match. The Panthers sealed the title with a hard-fought 25-22, 27-25 victory.
Against Kiel, Otto filled the stat sheet with 17 assists, five kills and nine digs. Ripley had 10 kills and eight digs, Bursa added eight kills and seven digs, and Jahnke contributed five kills.
In the championship match against West De Pere, Otto handed out 23 assists with two aces and seven digs, Shallow anchored the defense with 13 digs, Ripley finished with 11 kills, Bursa tallied nine kills and two aces, and Gorman chipped in six kills and two aces.
The tournament sweep adds another highlight to Oconto Falls’ impressive season as the Panthers continue to showcase their talent and competitive grit. Oconto Falls have improved their record to 24-4(4-0 in conference).
Luxemburg-Casco 2, Pulaski 0
D.C. Everest 2, Pulaski 1
Pulaski 2, Appleton East 1
Pulaski 2, Eau Claire Memorial 1
