Eleven players recorded kills for the Badgers as they began 2024 with a three-set sweep (25-14, 25-10, 25-12) over the visiting RMC Paladins on Saturday, January 6 at Bob Davis Gymnasium.
Third-year right-side hitter Sadie dick He finished with eight points, all kills, while being a fourth-year middle schooler Meera syal She had seven of her own. Fifth year specified Sarah Rohr He had 24 assists in two sets of play and tied for a team-leading three aces Madison Talk. Free sheikh Aliya Torres The high game delivered 11 holes.
Brock led 5-1 and a confirmed kill from Foyst increased the Badgers’ lead to six at 11-5. With the score 15-6, the Paladins called their first timeout. The Badgers finished with 17 kills to take the set 25-14.
Foest’s serving and multiple RMC errors allowed the Badgers to gain momentum early, as they took a 4-0 advantage. Foyst had five kills in the set and a solid serve from the junior outside hitter Lauren Ainsworth The Paladins continued to put pressure on the Paladins as the Badgers cruised to a 25-10 win in the second.
Tuck helped the Badgers to a 9-3 run as the second-year outside hitter delivered two aces, forcing an RMC timeout. The second timeout was called at 17-5 as Brook dominated the third set. The timeout didn’t stop Brock’s momentum as they swept the Paladins on Saturday night. The final two sets saw the Badgers hitting .577 and .560 as a team.
Next, the Badgers (8-1) travel to North Bay to play the Nipissing Lakers (3-5) on Friday, Jan. 12. The first transmission takes place at 6pm and can be watched on OUA.tv.