Howells-Dodge goes 1-1 in last week of regular season

The Howells-Dodge Jaguars went 1-1 at the West Point-Beemer Triangular last week, defeating Pender 2-1, but losing 2-0 to the host Cadets.

West Point-Beemer won set one 25-22, and set two 25-21.

Kalli Brester finished with 7 kills and 9 digs while Macey Kulhanek notched 11 digs. Shelby Hegemann and Tessa Brester posted 11 and 8 set assists, respectively.

The Jaguars won sets one and three 25-17 and 25-22 over the Pendragons. Pender took set two 25-23.

Kalli Brester totaled 12 kills and 11 digs while Sam Brester recorded 11 kills. Kulhanek had 19 digs while Mallory Rolf notched 12. Tessa Brester compiled 19 set assists while Hegemann dished out 9.

Howells-Dodge did what I was afraid they might do, and that's struggle on the road to end the regular season.

The Jaguars (20-9) take on either Osceola (9-18) or High Plains Community (1-24) in sub district D1-4 action at David City Aquinas on Monday.

Howells-Dodge should easily beat the winner, but Fullerton or Nebraska Lutheran could give the Jaguars a match on Tuesday, should Howells-Dodge advance that far.

It's possible that the Jaguars could earn a wildcard into the state tournament, but Howells-Dodge would like to get to Lincoln by winning their way there.

The Jaguars have to come out and play like they are playing at home. Howells-Dodge is as good as anyone when they're on, but when they're off, they're off.

The Jaguars need to be on top of their game this entire postseason to win their way into the state tournament.

It's important for Howells-Dodge to play hard and not take anything for granted.

The Jaguars have to make the most of their opportunities this postseason, and make everything count.

Howells-Dodge has to be on top of their game throughout the entire postseason to ensure a trip to Lincoln.

The Jaguars will take on either the Bulldogs or the Storm at 8:00 p.m. on Monday.