Knight volleyball begins with victory

Crestview volleyball news

CONVOY — The Lady Knights volleyball team hosted Coldwater in a non-conference match-up and lost in three straight games, 19-25, 23-25 and 16-25. Crestview is now 0-1 on the season and will be back in action on Saturday in a tri-match at Stryker against the host team and Archbold.

“Even though we did not come out on top, I was very pleased with our play in our first match of the season, with how aggressive we came out and battled for each and every point,” said Crestview Coach Tammy Gregory. “Coldwater is a very strong team in all aspects of the game, which will allow them to battle for that top spot in the MAC (Midwest Athletic Conference) this year.”

Gregory noted that the Lady Knights had Coldwater down 10-3 and 18-10 in the second game of the match, but couldn’t put the Lady Cavs away. “This match will only prepare us better for our upcoming season and give us the much needed confidence to compete with these types of teams in our very competitive schedule,” Coach Gregory said.

Leading the way for the Knights were the following:

Serving – Haley Helm, 14/14 with two aces; Mackenzie Riggenbach, 10/10; Grace Callow, 9/9; Mallory Bowen, 8/8; Kirstin Hicks, 6/6; Tianna Rager, 10/11.

Hitting – Courtney Trigg, 8 kills; Hicks, 7 kills; Callow and Nicole McClure, 5 kills each; Megan Hartman and Helm, 4 kills each.

Setting – Riggenbach, 16 assists; Helm, 14 assists.

Blocking – Trigg, 4 stuff blocks.

Digs – Rager and Hicks led the way on the defensive side in service receptions and digs.

Crestview’s junior varsity team also lost to the Cavalier JVs in two straight games.