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Roncalli defense helps power victory over Mobridge-Pollock

Aberdeen Roncalli’s Camryn Bain, center, digs out a serve as teammate Jazmine Hart-Crissman, back left and Britton-Hecla’s Addison Wade (6) look on during Thursday night’s match at the Roncalli gym. Bain had 44 digs in a victory at Mobridge-Pollock Tuesday night. Photo by John Davis taken 10/6/2022

MOBRIDGE – Aberdeen Roncalli racked up 107 digs on the way to a four-set non-conference volleyball victory over Mobridge-Pollock Tuesday night.

The Cavaliers won by set scores of 25-20, 16-25, 25-17, 25-16.

“It was an all-around great match,” said Roncalli coach Mandy Smid. “There were some very extended rallies.”

Defense played a role in the triumph, spearheaded by Camryn Bain with 44 digs.

“The hitting coverage played up several plays to keep the plays alive,” Smid said. “Camryn Bain had an excellent defensive game covering corner to corner.”

After splitting the first two sets, Roncalli took control against the Tigers, playing with a lead in each set on the way to finishing off the match.

“We got out to an early start, maintained control and had strong serving,” Smid said.

Ava Hanson had 13 kills and one ace, while Ella Hanson finished with nine kills, two aces and three blocks for the Cavaliers.

Mariah Goehring, Emma Keller and Charley Henderson each had five kills for the Tigers, who slipped to 19-4 on the season.

Roncalli, 10-6 on the year, competes in a tournament in Miller on Saturday.

Serving: Aberdeen Roncalli 74-85 6 aces (Ella Hanson 13-17 2 aces, Ava Hanson 5-6 1 ace, Jaidyn Feickert 9-10 1 ace); Mobridge-Pollock 65-70 3 aces (Gretchen Olson 12-13 2 aces, Emma Keller 12-12 1 ace).

Hitting: Aberdeen Roncalli 159-172 38 kills (Ava Hanson 36-39 13 kills, E. Hanson 39-43 9 kills); Mobridge-Pollock 111-121 25 kills (Mariah Goehring 20-22 5 kills, Keller 19-22 5 kills, Charley Henderson 21-24 5 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Roncalli 162-162 30 assists (Maddie Huber 76-76 21 assists, Faith Danielson 65-65 10 assists); Mobridge-Pollock 132-135 18 assists (Keller 66-66 9 assists, Katy Kemnitz 50-53 9 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Roncalli 107 (Camryn Bain 44); Mobridge-Pollock 50 (Reagan Weisbeck 18, Raelyn Aberle 11).

Blocks: Aberdeen Roncalli 3 solo 5 assists (E. Hanson 1 solo 2 assists); Mobridge-Pollock 6 solo 6 assists (Henderson 4 solo 3 assists, Emily Hatzenbuehler 3 assists).

Records: Aberdeen Roncalli 10-6; Mobridge-Pollock 19-4.

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