ELY— The Timberwolves continued their perfect season in Section 7A volleyball as they won their 11th consecutive straight-set victory here on Tuesday, downing International Falls 25-10, 25-7, 25-11 in a contest that Ely dominated from start to finish.
Senior Lilli Rechichi led with nine kills and nine digs, while sophomore Audrey Kallberg added eight kills and nine digs. Senior Clare Thomas tallied five kills, five digs, and six ace serves, while Charlotte Hegman added eight kills. Sadie Rechichi tallied seven aces and four digs, while Peyton Huntington added ten digs. Sophomore setter Gretta Lowe added 35 assists.
Tuesday’s result was just more of the same for the unbeaten Wolves. In action last Thursday, Ely notched another straight-set victory as they easily outpaced Mesabi East 25-15, 25-15, and 25-8 on their home court.
Sophomore Audrey Kallberg had a big night, posting 11 kills, nine digs and three solo blocks. Senior Lilli Rechichi added nine kills and three digs, while senior Clare Thomas posted five kills and eight digs. Sophomore setter Gretta Lowe added 23 assists and five digs on the night.
The 11-0 Wolves will put their unbeaten streak to its toughest test this weekend, when they face several of the state’s top Class A teams in the annual Minnesota High School Volleyball Showcase, to be played at the Midwest Volleyball Warehouse in Burnsville. Eight of the 16 teams competing this weekend are currently ranked among the top ten Class A teams in the state, according to the latest Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association poll. The participants include last year’s Class A volleyball champions Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, 2022 state champions Minneota, and 2021 state champions Mayer Lutheran, currently ranked first in the state.
The Wolves will remain on the road next week, heading to Duluth on Tuesday to take on Marshall.