INTERNATIONAL FALLS—Another week, another three straight-set victories for the Timberwolves.
In International Falls, on Tuesday, Ely found an opponent that, at least, made a game of it even as the Wolves notched another win to add to their so-far perfect season, 25-15, 27-25, and 25-20.
Impressive backcourt action played a role in the win as Ely players combined for an astonishing 63 digs in the three-set match with the Broncos. Senior Hannah Penke led the way with 13 digs, but Audrey Kallberg was right behind with 12. Clare Thomas, Lilli Rechichi and Aubree Gerlovich all reached double digits as well.
Hannah Penke topped the court in kills, with ten, while Lilli Rechichi added eight to a team total of 37. Thomas tallied seven kills, Amelia Penke added six and Kallberg posted five.
A total of eleven ace serves also helped Ely’s cause, with Hannah Penke tallying four and Thomas three.
Senior setter Sarah Visser posted 17 assists while Gerlovich added 13.
Playing at home on Monday, the Wolves were machine-like in a straight-set rout over Lakeview Christian Academy, polishing off the Lions in straight sets, 25-10, 25-10, and 25-17.
Rechichi led the way for the Wolves offensively with 13 kills, seven digs, and four block assists, while Penke notched nine kills and six digs. Kallberg added four kills and six digs while Thomas tallied five kills and four digs. Visser added 14 assists and two digs, while sophomore Sadie Rechichi tallied six digs and three ace serves.
Playing in Aurora last Thursday, Penke had a huge night as the Wolves dumped the Giants in three, 25-19, 25-20, and 25-15. Penke notched 17 kills, 16 digs, and four ace serves in one of her best outings of the season. Rechichi wasn’t far behind as she racked up 14 kills and seven digs.
And the pair of standouts had plenty of help from Thomas who tallied six kills and 11 digs and Kallberg, who posted six kills and three digs. Setters Visser and Amelia Penke combined for 41 set assists, while Sadie Rechichi added five digs.
The Wolves will challenge their perfect season at a Friday-Saturday tournament in Burnsville this weekend. They’ll be back home to host Duluth-Marshall on Tuesday.