The Howells-Dodge Jaguars continue their winning ways as they defeated Lutheran High Northeast 3-2 at home last Tuesday night, BRLD and Madison 2-0 at the Wisner-Pilger Double Triangular on Tuesday, and Oakland-Craig 3-0 on the road Thursday night.
The Eagles won the first two sets over the Jaguars, 25-23 and 25-22, before Howells-Dodge stormed back to win sets three, four, and five, 25-19. 25-16, and 15-12.
Kalli Brester put down 19 kills and had 26 digs while Sam Brester registered 16 kills. Erin Prusa and Haley Eikmeier notched 9 and 8 kills, respectively, while Macey Kulhanek and Hailey Coufal recorded 30 and 15 digs, respectively. Tessa Brester added 8 digs and 49 set assists.
The Jaguars downed the Dragons 25-14 in the first set, and 25-8 in the second set.
Kalli Brester posted 8 kills with Sam Brester totaling 7. Kulhanek chipped in 7 digs with Tessa Brester dishing out 20 set assists.
The Jaguars knocked off the Wolverines 25-19 in set one, and 25-20 in set two.
Sam Brester led the way with 11 kills while Kalli Brester notched 7 kills and 8 digs. Kulhanek totaled 11 digs while Tessa Brester registered 22 set assists.
Against the Knights, The Jaguars won the first set 25-19, the second set 25-16, and the third set 25-17.
Kalli Brester totaled 13 kills and 17 digs while Sam Brester posted 8 kills. Kulhanek chipped in 15 digs while Tessa Brester contributed 10 digs and 26 set assists.
Head Coach Neil VanLengen's team is now 13 and 1. "We got a few aces or some bad passes that were able to get us some free balls. And we've got some hitters that can put balls away when we get free balls so that's kind of one of our goals of the season is to serve a little bit tougher."
It's never easy to play and beat the same team twice in a row, but if there's a team that can do it, it's Howells-Dodge.
The Jaguars appear to be a very strong team and a very formidable foe, as well as a team to be reckoned with.
When Howells-Dodge is on, they are on.
The Jaguars are one of the best teams around when they are on, and this team just has so much talent and athleticism it's almost not fair sometimes.
I look for Howells-Dodge to do well on Saturday. I think you will see the Jaguars compete for the championship, and perhaps even win it.
This team has so much firepower, and is tough to beat.
Howells-Dodge is one of the more complete teams in the area and throughout the state for their class, and I look for the Jaguars to prove that once again on Saturday.
It wouldn't surprise me to see Howells-Dodge sweep Oakland-Craig again.
I think the match has a chance to be closer and more competitive, but I look for the Jaguars to find a way to win the match 2-0.
It's important for Howells-Dodge to sweep as many matches as possible to stay fresh all day and not wear out.
The Jaguars have to come ready to play, and must bring it, because you can bet the Knights and anyone else Howells-Dodge plays throughout the day will give the Jaguars' their best shot.
Howells-Dodge has to play their game, and not get flustered or rattled by any team that may surprise them in a set or a match for that matter.
Anything can happen in a set or match, but how well the Jaguars respond to any adversity they face could make or break Howells-Dodge in this tournament.
The Jaguars are due to win another tournament after winning their first one of the season, and coming up short in their second one.
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