The BRLD Volleyball team went 1-2 at the Clarkson/Leigh Tournament on Saturday, beating Pender 2-0, but losing 2-0 to Oakland-Craig and David City Aquinas.
The Knights won set one 25-23, and set two 25-18.
Vicki Gatzemeyer led the way with 8 kills and 13 digs while Morgan Bonneau had 7 blocks. Kelcee Bacon added 8 digs while Tiahna Bonneau posted 10 set assists.
The Wolverines earned a 25-19 set one win over the Pendragons, and took set two 25-6.
Bacon notched 15 digs while Gatzemeyer and Brandi Simonsen totaled 11 and 10, respectively.
The Monarchs topped BRLD 25-11 in the first set, and 27-25 in the second set.
Bacon registered 13 digs while Tiahna Bonneau recorded 7 set assists.
A loss to David City Aquinas is understandable, but losing to Oakland-Craig is just head scratching.
The Wolverines (12-12) travel to Logan View (5-15) to take on the Raiders Tuesday night.
Logan View swept Madison 3-0 at home Thursday night.
The Raiders are an improved team, and if BRLD isn't careful, they could lose.
The Wolverines need to get back to getting the type of production they got during their hot streak.
Gatzemeyer can't do it all by herself offensively. Other girls need to step up and hit and pass well like before.
BRLD also needs increased productivity when it comes to digs.
I thought the Wolverines had turned the corner, but I feel like BRLD took a couple of steps back on Saturday.
That's not to say the Wolverines can't regain their recent form, because they definitely can, but this match with Logan View is a must win.
As much improved as the Raiders are, Logan View is still a team BRLD should beat.
The Wolverines have to come out and play with authority Tuesday night.
BRLD has to take the fight to the Raiders, and force Logan View to play from behind.
The Wolverines must play with a sense of purpose and urgency, and also need to play with energy.
BRLD has to take pride in their play, and be committed to playing the type of ball they were in the matches leading up to the Clarkson/Leigh Tournament.
Teams aren't going to be on fire and at their best every week, but how they respond defines what kind of team they are, in my opinion.
The great teams respond quickly from losses, and I think the Wolverines have a chance to respond well Tuesday night.
BRLD must have a quick memory, and must put Saturday's Tournament in the rearview mirror.
The Wolverines played well at times in that tournament, but not well enough throughout to have the kind of success they wanted I would say.
All can be forgotten with a win over the Raiders though. This is one BRLD really needs though with North Bend Central and the East Husker Conference Tournament coming up next week.
This is a must win for the Wolverines.
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