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Roncalli collects sweep over Britton-Hecla

Aberdeen Roncalli’s Rylee Voeller, center, tries to hit the ball past Belle Fourche’s Sarah Juelfs (15) during last Friday’s match at the Roncalli High School gym. Looking on for the Cavaliers are Ava Hanson, far left and McKenna O’Keefe, far right. Voeller led Roncalli with 13 kills in a win at Britton-Hecla Thursday night. Photo by John Davis taken 9/29/2023

BRITTON – It took a few extra points, but Aberdeen Roncalli swept past Britton-Hecla in Northeast Conference volleyball action Thursday night.

The Cavaliers won the contest by set scores of 25-14, 28-26, and 25-20.

Roncalli racked up eight aces on the night, led by Jaidyn Feickert with five to help set the tone for the match.

“Jaidyn had a strong serving night,” said Roncalli coach Mandy Smid, “and the girls did a nice job working through defensively.”

After Roncalli controlled the opening set, the Braves did not go quietly. The hosts battled back and extended the second set to extra points before the Cavaliers eventually prevailed.

“Britton-Hecla was very scrappy and extended several plays throughout the night,” Smid said.

Roncalli then claimed the third set to finish off the sweep.

The Cavaliers had 35 kills on the evening topped by Rylee Voeller with 13.

“Rylee Voeller mixed up our offense with some off speed balls to keep their defense on their toes,” Smid said.

McKenna O’Keefe contributed nine kills and 16 digs.

Tiyanna Schott paced the Braves with seven kills and an ace. Emma Kraft contributed six kills.

Roncalli, 12-3 on the season, plays at Mobridge-Pollock (19-3) on Tuesday.

Serving: Aberdeen Roncalli 69-77 8 aces (Jaidyn Feickert 16-17 5 aces); Britton-Hecla 56-61 2 aces (Tiyanna Schott 10-10 1 ace, Jayden Bender 9-10 1 ace).

Hitting: Aberdeen Roncalli 121-144 35 kills (Rylee Voeller 22-23 13 kills, McKenna O’Keefe 27-34 9 kills); Britton-Hecla 87-106 25 kills (Schott 24-29 7 kills, Emma Kraft 16-21 6 kills, Kaegan Fredrickson 18-20 4 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Roncalli 132-132 28 assists (Maddie Huber 54-54 15 assists, Faith Danielson 63-63 13 assists); Britton-Hecla 77-78 20 assists (Heather Storbakken 39-39 11 assists, Bender 35-36 8 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Roncalli 67 (Camryn Bain 17, O’Keefe 16); Britton-Hecla 65 (Annika Tank 17, Fredrickson 13).

Blocks: Aberdeen Roncalli 6 assists (Huber 2, Voeller 2); Britton-Hecla 4 assists (Schott 1, Kraft 1, McKenna Heer 1, Storbakken 1).

Records: Aberdeen Roncalli 12-3; Britton 8-9.

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