Cougar volleyball team defeats Kenton

Van Wert volleyball information

Cougar Alexa Dunlap (20) slams one over the net during Van Wert's volleyball match against Kenton on Thursday. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent) — Cougar Alexa Dunlap (20) slams one over the net during Van Wert’s volleyball match against Kenton on Thursday. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)

The Van Wert Cougars were back in action last night at home where they were faced with their third Western Buckeye League challenger of the year, Kenton.

The Cougars came out strong and showed why they are in the run for the WBL title this year, defeating Kenton in three games: 25-13, 25-14 and 25-16.

The victory brings the Cougars to 7-2 for the year. The Van Wert junior varsity team also defeated Kenton in two games 25-20 and 25-7.

Varsity stats

Serving

Amanda Coplin 15/17 with 2 aces
Riley Jones – 15/16 with 4 aces
The team had 9 aces for the evening

Hitting

Landrie Koontz– 12 kills
Alexis Dowdy – 7 kills
Alexa Dunlap – 6 kills

Defensive Digs

Alexa Dunlap – 9 digs
Riley Jones – 6 digs

Setting

Amanda Coplin – 28 assists

The Cougars will be back in action next Thursday night as they travel to Elida for their next WBL match.

POSTED: 09/12/14 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports