Volleyball Team Rocks in 1st Regional Match

The Vikings won a tremendous match against South Elgin in the first round of regionals; continuing their season on to Thursday.

Taylor Marmitt came outswinging hard as she gained a total of 5 kills and contributed 4 blocks for the team. Hannah Buck and Jess Wicinski both led the team with 6 kills each, helping the Vikings keep the momentum.

Geneva dominated in game two as they started with a 10-4 lead against the Storm. Maddie Courter put up solid blocks gaining 6 for the Vikings and Kelly Dalheim backed up the blockers as she ended the match with 15 digs. Courtney Caruso ran a successful offense, leading with 10 assists, and Sammy Gola followed close behind with 9 assists for the match.

The Vikings will play against Batavia this Thursday, Oct. 23, for the second round of regionals.

Current Record: 27-9/ 6-0 in conference

Geneva Vs. South Elgin

• Geneva 25-25
• South Elgin 19-9

Stats

• Kills: Buck-6, J.Wicinski-6, Marmitt-5, Lanasa-4, Courter-2, Spitzig-1, Burns-1, Dalheim-1
• Digs: Dalheim-15, K.Wicinski-11, Buck-8. Lanasa-5, Burns-4, Bell-3, Caruso-2, Gola-2, Schneider-1, J.Wicinski-1, Courter-1
• Blocks: Courter-6, Marmitt-4, J.Wicinski-2, Buck-2, Burns-1
• Assists: Caruso-10, Gola-9, Schneider-7
• Aces: Dalheim-4
• Points: Bell-6, Buck-5, Dalheim-4, K.Wicinski-3, Caruso-2, Schneider-1, Gola-1, Stasell-1

This article was submitted by assistant coach Jaime Spolum.