Holy cow, what a night for Sioux Falls Christian volleyball! They went into Thursday’s match against Brandon Valley and pulled off a stunning 3-2 win, snapping Brandon Valley’s ridiculous 10-match winning streak. Talk about gritty, because this one was a battle that went down to the wire in Sioux Falls.
Brandon Valley Came Out Swinging (and Blocking!)
Things were not looking good for the Chargers early. The first set didn’t go their way at all, and Brandon Valley looked like they were ready to roll. Why? Because the Lynx were absolutely ferocious at the net. They blocked SF Christian’s junior star, Ella Fluth, a ton. Brandon Valley senior Ashley Ertelt was a force, racking up five blocks, and she wasn’t alone. Kennedi Boomsma, Logan McGuire, and Amelia Miller each notched three blocks. Brandon Valley was showing exactly why they were on such a hot streak, stifling the Chargers’ offense.
The Chargers Refused to Quit, Flipped the Script
Despite dropping that first set 20-25, and then losing the third set 21-25, SF Christian just kept fighting. Head coach Darci Wassenaar said it best, “I’m so proud of the girls. There were various moments during the match where we could have quit, and the girls did it.” And how did they do it? They made some serious adjustments, especially with how they were attacking Brandon Valley’s super aggressive defense at the net. They scraped out that second set 25-21, battled for a clutch 25-23 win in the fourth, and then absolutely dominated the decisive fifth set 15-8 to seal the deal. That’s a comeback for the ages right there.
Ending a 10-game winning streak like that, especially after being pushed to the brink, shows serious heart and strategic smarts from Sioux Falls Christian. This win isn’t just a notch in the W column, it’s a huge statement.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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