WEBSTER – Webster took advantage of its short game to fuel a non-conference volleyball sweep over Aberdeen Christian Monday night.

The Bearcats used a variety of short serves and soft kills en route to a 25-14, 25-12, 25-16 victory.

“They killed us on short serves and tips,” said Knights coach Sara Powell.

Webster jumped in front during each set and forced Christian to play from behind.

Gracie Cadwell had 11 kills to power the victory. Jersey Johnson contributed four aces.

The Knights made a strong run in the final set, cutting into a large deficit thanks in part to the serving of Jolie Fogarty.

“She gave them a little taste of their own medicine and served some short serves,” Powell said.

However, Christian was unable to get over the hump at the end.

“We stuck together as a team and kept pushing,” Powell said.

Sophia Eichler topped the Knights with four kills. Alexis Isakson had an ace and a match-best 24 digs.

Christian concludes its regular season with a road match against Britton-Hecla on Tuesday.

Serving: Aberdeen Christian 35-43 5 aces (Alexis Isakson 7-7 1 ace, Chloe Bosma 9-11 1 ace); Webster 58-62 7 aces (Jersey Johnson 9-10 4 aces, Baylie Somsen 13-14 1 ace, Mikala Wagner 10-10).

Hitting: Aberdeen Christian 58-78 15 kills (Sophia Eichler 11-13 4 kills, Sophia Fogarty 7-9 1 kill); Webster 62-73 22 kills (Gracie Cadwell 20-25 11 kills, Harley Johnson 3-3 2 kills, Kara Kwasniewski 13-15 2 kills, Emily Tarbox 2-2 2 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Christian 72-79 7 assists (Jolie Fogarty 55-59 6 assists, Bosma 5-5); Webster 60-60 13 assists (Somsen 24-24 9 assists, Katie Braun 21-21 2 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Christian 52 (Isakson 24, Payton Skarin 7); Webster 57 (Johnson 13, Baylean Moen 11, Cadwell 11).

Blocks: Aberdeen Christian 2 solo (Bosma 1, Eichler 1).

Records: Aberdeen Christian 3-21; Webster 14-10.