Waitsburg Middle School Volleyball Team Gets First Win

Waitsburg Middle School’s volleyball team lost a close match to Dayton on Monday, September 21.

The Cardinals were victorious in their first set, winning 25–20. Olivia Long served four aces in the set.

Waitsburg dropped the last two sets 25–21 and 25–23. Jaylynn Gleason served 11/11 in set three. Adalin Acevedo ended the match with two kills. Shylo Hedges, Emma Langford and Gleason had good passes in the match.

“This was the team’s first game of the season; first game ever for a few players and they were a little nervous,” said coach Karen Huwe.

“The team is learning a new system, preparing to compete at the high school level and played well overall. We will continue to work on basic skills and we will see improvements from all players as the season progresses,” said Huwe. 

Sixth-grader Olivia Long was named Player of the Game.

At Rogers on Wednesday, September 23, the young Cardinals earned their first win of the season.

The Cardinals lost the first set 25-19. Jaylynn Gleason started the set serving for five straight points, including two aces to put the team ahead 6-3. Passing errors haunted the team in the loss. Adalin Acevedo had four kills in the first set.

In set two, the Cardinals won 25-22. Down 5-8, Shylo Hedges served for three straight points to tie the game. Other highlights in the set include Arya Hillman serving for five points and Oaklee Adams serving three aces out of four serves.  Gleason had five kills in set two and Olivia Long had two kills.

Fifth-grader Dakota Creeley made her volleyball debut in the third set and sparked the Cardinals to a 25-18 win. Down 7-5, Hillman stepped up to serve three points to give the team the lead. Acevedo was focused and served five straight aces to put the team ahead 21-17. Gleason ended the set with three kills.

Creeley was named Player of the Game.