Viking Volleyball Team Loses to St. Charles East, Moves to 2-1 in UEC

The Vikings lost a confernce match for the first time this season, falling 15-25, 11-25 to the St. Charles East Saints.

Defensively, Geneva picked up a lot of St. Charles’ hits and covered their hitters well with the help of Ashleigh Shain and Kelly Dalheim. Shain led the team with 10 digs and Dalheim followed with 7 digs.

The Viking’s offense didn’t execute as well as they could, as they struggled hitting through the Saints' large block.

Geneva had a tough loss against St. Charles, but put up a good fight in the end. The Vikings play Batavia at home Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Current Record: 13-5 overall, 2-1 in conference

Team score: Geneva 15-11, St. Charles East 25-25

Kills: Hanika-2, Buck-2, Weinstein-1, Shain-1, Urban-1, Stasell-1

Digs: Shain-10, Dalheim-7, Forneris-3, Cameron-2, Hanika-2, Weinstein-1, Schneider-1, Earl-1, Buck-1, Wicinski-1

Blocks: Weinstein-2, Otto-1, Forneris-1

Assists: Schneider-4, Earl-3

Aces: Shain-1

Points: Schneider-2, Shain-2, Dalheim-2

This story is courtesy of Geneva Assistant Coach Jaime Spolum.