Northwood-Kensett
Overall record: 0-1
Most recent result: 0-3 loss to North Butler (25-18, 25-18, 25-19)
Up next: Tournament at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, 9 a.m. Saturday
Recap: Despite a straight sets loss against the Bearcats of North Butler to open the season, the Vikings were able to keep the sets close until the end. No individual stats for this match were available as of press time.
After a tournament on Saturday in Garner, the Vikings will have two opportunities to right the ship next week when they host Nashua-Plainfield Tuesday and travel to take on West Fork Thursday evening.
Lake Mills
Overall record: 1-0
Most recent result: 3-0 win over West Hancock (25-5, 25-9, 25-12)
Up next: at Belmond-Klemme, 7 p.m. Tuesday
Recap: The Bulldogs opened their season like an already well-oiled machine against the Eagles of West Hancock Thursday night.
The team ended with an astronomical 17 aces in the three-set sweep, led by Natalie Lary with five. Lary also led the team in digs with five. Addison Frank and Bailey Degestad dominated at the net with eight and seven kills, respectively. Tenley Kesler recorded 30 assists in the blowout.
The Bulldogs look to build on their momentum with two matches next week. Tuesday on the road against Belmond-Klemme and Thursday at home against Bishop Garrigan.
Alden-Conger
Overall record: 2-0
Most recent result: 3-0 win over Hayfield (25-10, 25-10, 25-12)
Up next: at Blooming Prairie, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday
Recap: The lone area volleyball team with multiple wins so far this season, the Knights have done it in style, winning in straight sets in both outings.
A Tuesday win against another area team in NRHEG was followed with a dominant victory over section for Hayfield Thursday night. Individual stats from the Knights matchup were unavailable as of press time.
Alden-Conger goes into next week with two road match-ups on the schedule. Tuesday night they travel to Blooming Prairie, followed by a Thursday evening meeting with Nicollet.
Glenville-Emmons
Overall record: 0-2
Most recent result: 1-3 loss to Lyle-Pacelli
Up next: at Kingsland, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday
Recap: The Wolverines made some positive strides in their second matchup of the season, pulling out one set victory against Lyle-Pacelli Thursday.
After a 3-0 loss to Houston to open the season, Glenville-Emmons fared slightly better Thursday, but still fell 3-1. Individual stats from both matches were unavailable as of press time.
The Wolverines look forward to two matchups this week. Tuesday on the road against Kingsland and Thursday when they host Grand Meadow.
NRHEG
Overall record: 0-1
Most recent result: 0-3 loss to Alden-Conger
Up next: at home against Waseca, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday
Recap: NRHEG dropped a close battle with Alden-Conger to open the season Tuesday. Despite a 0-3 loss in the record books, the sets were closer than what the straight sets loss shows. The Panthers also played against Tri-City United Friday, however results and stats were unavailable as of press time.
NRHEG gets two home match-ups this week, Tuesday against Waseca and Thursday when they host Triton.
Albert Lea
Overall record: 0-0
Up next: Season opening tournament Saturday in Rochester
United South Central
Overall record: NA
Most recent result: NA
Up next: at home against Madelia, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday
The Rebels took on ML/GHEC/T Thursday night in their season opener. However, results and stats from that match were not available as of press time.
United South Central continues its season with two matches this week. Tuesday, they host Madelia and Thursday they hit the road to take on Kenyon-Wanamingo.
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