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Roncalli wraps up regular season with sweep of Milbank Area

Aberdeen Roncalli’s Jeci Ewart, left, looks to hit the ball as Faulkton Area’s Isabel Aesoph, right, defends the net during a match at the Roncalli High School gym last week. In the background for Roncalli is Maddie Huber. Ewart finished with 14 kills and two aces in a win over Milbank Area on Tuesday night. Photo by John Davis taken 10/19/2021

MILBANK – Aberdeen Roncalli will be taking momentum into the post season following a sweep to conclude the regular season on Tuesday night.

The Cavaliers upended Milbank Area 25-8, 25-21, 25-16 in Northeast Conference volleyball action.

“The girls came out strong tonight and ready to play,” said Roncalli coach Mandy Smid. “They had a good energy and meshed well.”

Jeci Ewart set the tone with 14 kills, two aces and 18 digs for the Cavaliers.

Ella Hanson added nine kills, three aces and three blocks.

“Overall, it was a consistent aggressive attack that leaves us proud of our overall performance tonight,” Smid said.

Skyler Skoog led Milbank Area with six kills and a pair of blocks.

The Cavaliers concluded the regular season with a 14-8 record. They will host a first-round playoff match in Region 1B on Tuesday at Roncalli Gym.

“We are ready to take on the post season,” Smid said. “Full steam ahead!”

Serving: Aberdeen Roncalli 68-70 8 aces (Ella Hanson 11-13 3 aces, Jeci Ewart 9-9 2 aces); Milbank Area (Addisyn Krause 14-14 2 aces, Casside Seezs 8-9 1 ace).

Hitting: Aberdeen Roncalli 88-107 34 kills (Ewart 25-30 14 kills, E. Hanson 33-39 9 kills); Milbank Area (Skyler Skoog 24-28 6 kills, Rachel Schulte 23-28 4 kills, Rylie Overby 9-11 3 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Roncalli 116-116 29 assists (Olivia Hanson 108-108 28 assists); Milbank Area (Krause 58-58 10 assists, Camryn Wiese 10-10 2 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Roncalli 91 (Hayley Schmidt 21, Ewart 18); Milbank Area (Hallie Schulte 22, R. Schulte 12, Krause 8).

Blocks: Aberdeen Roncalli 2 solos 12 assists (Ava Hanson 2 solos 5 assists, E. Hanson 3 assists); Milbank Area (Seezs 1 solo 1 assist, Overby 2 assists, Averie Engebretson 1 assist, R. Schulte 1 assist, Skoog 1 assist).

JV Match: Aberdeen Roncalli 2-0.

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