VW wins v-ball sectional championship

Van Wert volleyball information

The Van Wert Cougars were back in action Saturday on their home court In the Division II sectional finals against the Celina Bulldogs.

Van Wert's Saige Royer (13) prepares to pound the ball over the net against Celina in the Division II sectional tournament on Saturday. The Cougars won the match and will advance to district play on Wednesday. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent) — Van Wert’s Saige Royer (13) prepares to pound the ball over the net against Celina in the Division II sectional tournament on Saturday. The Cougars won the match and will advance to district play on Wednesday. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)

The Cougars took advantage of the home court and played a great match, defeating the Bulldogs in three straight games. The Cougars were in control of the game from beginning to end, winning in three games: 25-20, 25-17 and 26-24.

Van Wert will be back in action Wednesday night when the Lady Cougars travel to Leipsic to take on the St. Marys Roughriders at 7:30 p.m.

Varsity Stats:

Serving

Riley Jones – 16/16 with 1 ace

Landrie Koontz – 11/12 with 1 ace

Saige Royer – 11/16 with 3 aces

Hitting

McKenzie Collins – 9 kills

Emma Kohn – 8 kills

Saige Royer – 6 kills

Defensive Digs

Riley Jones – 12 digs

McKenzie Collins & Alexa Dunlap – 11 digs each

Setting

Amanda Coplin – 12 assists

Megan Spray – 9 assists

POSTED: 10/20/14 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports