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.
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.