By Ellen Lupkes
The Roadrunner volleyball team entered a full gym at home on Tuesday night to begin the post season facing the Nodaway Valley Wolverines. A week previous, I-35 had battled with the Wolverines for a victory and the third place crown in the conference tournament.
“The feeling was intense knowing we had to take them to four [games] in conference play. We knewwhat they had and came in ready to win, confident, and focused,” said senior setter Staci Morris.
Determination was on the faces of every member of the team as the whistle for the game to beginsounded. The first game was a victory for Interstate allowing Nodaway to score 19 points. The second game followed with another Roadrunner victory and two less points for the Wolverines. One of theNodaway players came out slightly winded after Olivia Sulentic smashed a ball into her chest/throat area.
Ethan Jones said of the hit, “I think that girl needed a breather after that. It was awesome.”
The final game totaled 20-25 in yet another I-35 victory, closing the gap for a 20 win season
“We served well. The whole night we only missed five serves and hit the 91% mark. The team had focusand played consistently. This is the first time we have had a 20 win season in a while,” stated Coach TimMcKinney.
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