IPSWICH - Last year Northwestern experienced a rare absence from the state volleyball tournament. Tuesday night, Ella Haven made sure that wouldn't happen her senior season.
Haven was a force from all over the floor as the Wildcats recorded a 25-19, 25-22, 25-11 sweep over Faulkton during Class B SoDak 16 action at Ipswich.
She said last year's disappointment was a motivating factor for the Wildcats.
"I never want it to be like that again," Haven said.
The middle hitter then went out and made sure it wouldn't happen again, reaching a milestone moment in the process.
Haven finished with 18 kills to set a new single season record with 586, eclipsing the previous mark of 577 held by Jussy Tuscherer.
"I think Ella was definitely on a mission to get that back," said Northwestern coach Nora Groft of a another trip to the state tourney. "I thought she really showed up and took charge tonight."
Haven set the tone early with four kills to start the match to stake the Wildca
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