Wolsey-Wessington finishes third in CSDC tourney

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ONIDA — Four area teams participated in the Central South Dakota Conference volleyball tournament Saturday.

Wolsey-Wessington won third place in the tournament. The Lady Warbirds defeated Sunshine Bible Academy in the first round 2-0 by scores of 25-15 and 25-13.

The Lady Warbirds then fell to eventual champion Faulkton in the semifinals 2-1 by scores of 25-21, 22-25, and 25-20. Wolsey-Wessington rebounded to sweep Mobridge-Pollock 25-22 and 25-12 for third place.

Miller finished with the consolation championship.

The Rustlers fell in straight sets to Faulkton 25-21 and 25-14 to open the tourney. Tyra Gates had a strong all-around game, with 10 assists, eight digs, and three blocks while going a perfect six for six at the service line.

Miller then swept Sunshine Bible 25-13 and 25-14. Ally Mullaney had 10 kills and two blocks in the match.

The Rustlers swept the consolation championship against Highmore/Harrold by scores of 25-15 and 25-14. Ally Mullaney recorded nine kills and Tyra Gates tallied three service aces and 15 assists.

Highmore/Harrold opened against Potter County and fell in straight sets, 25-16, 25-18. The Pirates defeated Sully Buttes, but set score information was unavailable.

Highmore-Harrold fell in the consolation championship to Miller by scores of 25-15 and 25-14.

Sunshine Bible Academy opened the tournament against Wolsey, falling 25-15 and 25-13.

The Crusaders did not fare much better with Miller, falling 25-13 and 25-14.

Sunshine Bible lost in the final match of the day against Sully Buttes by scores of 25-19 and 25-21.

First round
Faulkton Area 2, Miller 0
Set scores: 25-21, 25-14
Serving — M: Cynthia Ford 6-6 2 aces, Tyra Gates 6-6 1 ace, Jaden Werdel 5-7 1 ace, Abbi Blake 6-6; FA: na.
Hitting — M: Tricia Lammers 13-17 3 kills, Jaden Werdel 9-12 2 kills; Tyra Gates 8-8 2 kills, Cynthia Ford 7-10 2 kills; FA: na.
Setting — M: Tyra Gates 62-62 10 assists; FA: na.
Passing — M: Jaden Werdel 11-11 9 digs; Abbi Blake 3-3 9 digs; Tyra Gates 0-0 8 digs; Cynthia Ford 8-10 7 digs; FA: na.
Blocks — M: Tyra Gates 3 assisted, Tricia Lammers 1 assisted; FA: na.

Consolation semfinals
Miller 2, Sunshine Bible Academy 0
Set scores: 25-13, 25-14
Serving — M: Heather Resel 9-9 4 aces; Ruby Carder 11-11 4 aces; Shaylee Anderberg 5-6 2 aces, Jaden Werdel 7-8 1 ace; SBA: na.
Hitting — M: Ally Mullaney 13-16 10 kills, Abbi Blake 8-8 3 kills, Jaden Werdel 10-13 2 kills, Ruby Carder 6-6 1 kill; SBA: na.

Setting — M: Tyra Gates 46-47 15 assists, Heather Resel 7-7 3 assists; SBA: na.
Passing — M: Shaylee Anderberg 5-6 6 digs, Tyra Gates 0-0 6 digs; Jaden Werdel 8-8 3 digs, Abbi Blake 3-3 3 digs; SBA: na.
Blocks — M: Jaden Werdel 2 solo, Ally Mullaney 2 assisted, Abbi Blake 1 assisted; SBA: na.

Consolation championship
Miller 2, Highmore-Harrold 0
Set scores: 25-15, 25-14
Serving — M: Tyra Gates 10-11 3 aces, Shaylee Anderberg 11-11 2 aces; Heather Resel 8-8 1 ace, Jaden Werdel 5-7 1 ace; HH: na.
Hitting — M: Ally Mullaney 13-14 9 kills, Abbi Blake 9-10 4 kills, Jaden Werdel 5-5 2 kills, Cynthia Ford 7-7 2 kills; HH: na.
Setting — M: Tyra Gates 42-43 15 assists: HH: na.
Passing — M: Shaylee Anderberg 4-4 8 digs, Jaden Werdel 5-5 5 digs, Heather Resel 3-44 digs, Tyra Gates 0-0 3 digs; HH: na.
Blocks — M: Abbi Blake 1 solo, Ally Mullaney 2 assisted; HH: na.