Saturday, Sept. 26
West De Pere Invite
Oconto Falls volleyball continued its impressive season, going 5-0 at the West De Pere Invite and capturing the tournament championship. With the perfect tournament performance, the Panthers improved to 25-4 on the season.
Oconto Falls opened the day with three pool-play victories, defeating Sheboygan Falls 25-23, 25-20; Marinette 25-9, 25-9; and Oconto 25-21, 25-17.
The Panthers advanced to the afternoon bracket and continued their strong play with a 25-9, 25-13 victory over Winneconne, setting up a championship matchup with host West De Pere.
The championship match proved to be a battle between two teams determined to finish the day on top.
Oconto Falls took control early, winning the opening set 25-19. West De Pere responded in the second set, earning a 25-19 victory to even the match and force a deciding third set.
The Panthers came out strong in the final set, building an early lead before holding off West De Pere down the stretch to earn a 15-9 victory and claim the tournament championship.
Oconto Falls was led throughout the tournament by a balanced offensive attack and strong defensive play.
Izzy Otto finished the tournament with 101 assists, 21 digs and 13 kills. Lucy Ripley led the Panthers offensively with 54 kills, while also contributing seven block kills, 28 digs and nine aces.
Rhiana Van De Yacht added 21 kills, 31 digs and nine aces, while Brylee Gorman recorded 20 kills and six aces. Ella Jahnke added 14 kills. Brenna Belanger contributed 19 digs and nine aces, while Karington Beaman added 17 digs. Rylan Macha contributed nine aces.
Three Lakes 2, Suring o
Suring was defeated 25-10 and 25-12 at the Columbus Catholic Invitational.
McDonell Central 2, Suring 0
The Eagles went down 25-17 and 25-13.
Lena 2, Goodman-Pembine 0
The Wildcats knocked off the Patriots 25-23 and 25-14 at White Lake.
Crivitz 2, Bonduel 0
Crivitz squeaked by Bonduel 25-20 and 26-24.
Valley Christian 2, Bonduel 0
The Warriors topped off the Bears 25-18, 25-12.
Sevastopol 2, Bonduel 1
Sevastopol won the deciding match 15-5 to earn a 2-1 win over Bonduel. The Pioneers won the first game 25-11, and the Bears won the second contest 25-17.
Bonduel 2, Two Rivers 0
The Bears narrowly defeated Two Rivers 26-24 in the first game but won more easily in the second game, 25-15.
Appleton North 2, Pulaski 0
Pulaski was defeated 25-21 and 25-12 at the Appleton East Invitational.
D.C. Everest 2, Pulaski 1
The Red Raiders won the first game but were defeated the next two in a loss to the Evergreens. Scores were 25-21, 25-17, 15-4.
Kewaskum 2, Pulaski 0
Kewaskum beat Pulaski by identical 25-19 scores.
