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It was a great night of volleyball across Z-Land as everyone was in conference action across the area. WZBD’s microphones were at Heritage High School for a thriller between the Patriots and the Starfires for ACAC supremacy. The two teams each won a set at 27-25 but it was coach Ashley Buckingham’s team who moved to 19-2 with the win as they continue their winning ways, having only lost to #1 Bellmont among their Indiana opponents this season.
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South Adams 3 Heritage 1 25-11, 25-27, 25-22, 27-25
The Starfires got a challenge from Heritage, who overcame a poor first set to challenge South Adams throughout the night. The Patriots dropped to 7-8 overall and 1-2 in the ACAC.
Kill Leaders: Reagan Bollenbacher (SA) 13, Macy Pries (SA) 12, Lainey Simmons (H) 9, Avery Brown (SA) 7
Digs: Shea Alberson (SA) 21, Macy Pries (SA) 17, Lucy Buuck (H) 10
Aces: Madilyn Scheumann (H) 6, Shea Alberson (SA) 4
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Leo 3 Norwell 0 25-15, 25-20, 26-24
Norwell won the freshman and JV matches but had no answer for Leo, although they did push the Lions hard in the third set. The Knights will be back against South Side on Monday.
Marlee Wenger had 15 assists and Mekynzi Beck had two blocks.
Jordyn Xayyachack led the team with 12 digs and Macie Saalfrank had a team-high eight digs.
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Bellmont 3 New Haven 0 25-17, 25-14, 25-18
The #1 Braves dominated at New Haven Thursday night with big attack nights from MaryKate Scheumann (17) and Delaney Lawson (18).
Hailey Cole had 36 assists in the win, along with nine digs and three service aces.
Sami Christen had two aces and led the team with 11 digs.
The Braves face great 3A competition Saturday at Angola. WZBD will be there for the entire day, with the Braves starting with #8 Angola and then finishing with #4 NorthWood. All three teams could compete at this year’s Norwell Regional if they advance from their sectionals.
Bluffton 3, Southern Wells 0 25-12, 25-9, 25-9
The Tigers came away with a home conference victory, as Cayah King led the way with 7 aces on the night. Haley Gibson had 18 assists, Maryn Schreiber led with 12 kills. Konley Ault had 2 blocks, while Marly Drayer had 9 digs.
Woodlan 3, Adams Central 2 23-25, 25-19, 25-12, 25-27, 15-9