Woman's Volleyball TKU Eagles v. OC Broncos
On November 23, the King's University Eagles Women's Volleyball team took on Olds College Broncos at The King's University gymnasium at 6:00 pm.
In the first set, key performances from the Eagles included Ashley Lockwood with a great kill at point 3, and Emma Scheerle who had a standout performance with two blocks and a kill at point 12. Olivia Peterson added two solid kills at point 17, while Ashley Krause contributed with two kills and Brooke Risselada put down two impressive kills of her own. For the Broncos, Kennedy Padgett earned two aces at point 3, and Lexi Laferniere delivered a strong kill at point 16. Ava Campbell and Sarah Merkosky also had great individual moments, each with a powerful kill. Eagles won the set 25-12.
In the second set, Eagles Leah Aukema contributed with a great kill at point 4, while Brooke Risselada was unstoppable, delivering four great kills throughout the set. Ashley Lockwood had an ace and a kill at point 3, and Ashley Krause came up with a key block at point 6. Emma Scheerle showcased her versatility with a perfect tip point at 12. The Broncos fought hard, with Kalyna Bahler contributing a great ace at point 13 and Faith Buffalo with a kill at point 12. However, the Eagles' strong all-around game kept them in control throughout the set. Eagles won the set 25-11.
In the third set, Set three was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams showing incredible resilience and athleticism. Brooke Risselada once again provided excellent ball control and an ace, while Sydney Seida was pivotal with a kill, an ace, and two blocks at points 10 and 11. Olivia Peterson added another key kill at point 17. The Broncos mounted a strong comeback, with Sarah Merkosky contributing two key kills and set points at 5, and Faith Buffalo added a kill at point 12. Lexi Laferniere kept things tight with a block and a kill at point 16, and Ava Campbell earned a great ace. Despite their late push, the Broncos fell just short, and the Eagles sealed the victory, winning the set 25-22 and the match 3-0.
Sets won Broncos 0, Eagles 3
Players of the game:
TKU Eagles #4 Leah Aukema
OC Broncos #12 Faith Buffalo