GREENWAY—Last year, the Timberwolves volleyball squad dominated Section 7. This year, it appears they’re picking up where they left off with back-to-back straight set victories this week over Deer River and Greenway.
On Monday, the Wolves made short work of the Warriors, winning 25-9, 25-14, and 25-12, on the strength of a remarkably balanced attack that saw multiple kills from four different players. “The team is looking great,” said Head Coach Megan Wognum. “We are working really hard to make sure our offense is more consistent. We are also working on having a more sound defense that is willing to move and stay low.”
Senior Lilli Rechichi led the way during Monday’s home opener with Deer River, posting nine kills and five digs, while sophomore Charlotte Hegman was close behind with nine kills. Sophomore Audrey Kallberg added eight kills and senior Clare Thomas tallied three kills and four digs. Sophomore setter Gretta Lowe added 15 assists and five ace serves, while Amelia Penke posted 11 assists. Sadie Rechichi added five digs.
“All of these girls are extremely motivated to get better,” said Wognum. “They are working hard at practice and in the first two games.”
Kallberg had a huge night on Tuesday to lead the way to the 3-0 win. She racked up 15 kills, 15 blocked shots, and nine digs. Lilli Rechichi had another strong outing as well, posting nine kills and 19 digs. Gretta Lowe posted 31 set assists along with six digs and two aces, while sophomore Lydia Schultz added 15 blocks and two kills. Sophomore Peyton Huntington added 12 digs and Thomas posted five kills and three digs. Hegman posted five kills.
The Wolves are scheduled to host Littlefork-Big Falls on Tuesday and host Cherry on Thursday.