By Staff
NILES – The Niles varsity volleyball team posted a 5-1 record Saturday at the South Haven Invitational.
The Lady Vikes were undefeated in pool play, and head coach Linda Goodrich said the team came out flat in the semifinals against Comstock.
"It is hard to beat a team once, to beat them twice becomes more difficult," Goodrich said.
High points on the day came from Mehgen Flynn, who dominated on offense and Stephanie Stoops, who recently moved up from the JV team, brought her intensity to the defense.
Goodrich said Karly Kennedy made a strong switch to the libero position and has really become more aggressive serving. "She continues to be an option for us at outside hitter, but is confident at both positions," Goodrich said. "Patty Anton also made a switch to outside hitter and stepped up to the challenge."
Stat Leaders
Kills
Mehgen Flynn 44
Kaylynn Stephenson 33
Patricia Anton 19
Katie Bourbonnais 18
Samantha Brawley 61
Karly Kennedy 31
Stephanie Stoops 26
Karly Kennedy 5
Meghen Flynn 4
Katie Bourbonnais 4
Kaylynn Stephenson 4
Blocks
Brittney Wolverton 9
Katie Bourbonnais 9
Mehgen Flynn 6
Assists
Demi Schrader 41
Maddy Peterek 37