The Clarkson/Leigh Volleyball Team swept Schuyler 3-0 on the road Thursday night before winning 2-1 over David City Aquinas, and 2-0 over Howells-Dodge, before losing 2-0 to Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family at the Clarkson/Leigh Invite on Saturday. The Patriots beat Shelby/Rising City 2-1, but lost 2-1 to Lutheran High Northeast at the Shelby/Rising City Triangular Tuesday night.
Clarkson/Leigh downed the Warriors 25-8 in set one, 25-16 in set two, and 25-10 in set three.
Kim Stodola had 9 kills while Makenna Held notched 9 digs and 23 set assists. Kennedy Settje totaled 9 digs while Brittney Urbanek and Kayden Schumacher recorded 7 digs apiece.
The Monarchs won the first set 25-12 before the Patriots took the second set 25-22 and the third set 25-13.
Schumacher had 10 kills and 9 digs while Settje had 8 kills and 7 digs. Cassidy Hoffman added 8 kills while Alissa Kasik had 7 digs. Held posted 24 set assists.
Clarkson/Leigh lost set one to the Bulldogs, 25-19, and dropped set two 25-18.
Settje had 16 digs while Kasik notched 10. Schumacher registered 8 digs while Held dished out 13 set assists.
The Patriots topped the Jaguars 25-20 in set one and 25-18 in set two.
Hoffman tallied 9 kills while Settje had 11 digs. Urbanek chipped in 8 digs while Held added 7 digs and 15 set assists.
The Eagles won the opening set 25-19, and took set three 25-17 after losing set two 25-22.
Schumacher had 14 kills while Hoffman totaled 9. Urbanek and Settje each recorded 10 digs while Held registered 10 digs and 31 set assists.
The Huskies took set one 25-23 before the Patriots won set two 25-19 and set three 25-14.
Hoffman posted 10 kills while Settje added 8 kills and 12 digs. Bailey Lemburg added 17 digs while Kasik contributed 10. Urbanek chipped in 7 while Held put down 25 set assists.
Pretty solid play over the last 6 matches for the most part for Clarkson/Leigh.
The Patriots (13-8) take on Humphrey St. Francis (12-3) on the road Thursday night.
The Flyers swept Elgin Public/Pope John and St. Mary's 2-0 at the St. Mary's Triangular Tuesday night.
St. Francis also owns a win over C-1 power Wayne.
The Flyers also lost 3-1 to Mead, who also beat Clarkson/Leigh 2-0.
So I think the Patriots can go in there and compete and win this, but St. Francis is a very good team, and beating them on their home floor figures to be a very tall task.
Clarkson/Leigh is up for a great challenge I'm sure though, and so I look for the Patriots to hold their own.
Clarkson/Leigh plays a lot of tough teams and a challenging schedule as well so the Patriots have to find a way to come out and play well and compete hard once again Thursday night.
Clarkson/Leigh has to expect to win and beat the Flyers.
The Patriots can't come into this match thinking St. Francis is better and that they're going to lose.
Clarkson/Leigh has to be optimistic, and think positively heading into this match.
The Patriots also need to relax and have fun and a good time, and trust in one another.
Clarkson/Leigh has to enjoy and embrace the challenge of beating the Flyers on their home court.
St. Francis doesn't lose often, but the Patriots hope they beat them Thursday night.
Lots of key matches coming up this week and next for Clarkson/Leigh with the Wisner-Pilger Tournament on Saturday and the East Husker Conference Tournament beginning next Thursday.
So lots of opportunities for the Patriots to pick up some big wins and continue to prove themselves.
I think Clarkson/Leigh has already done a lot of that this year, but there are still more chances and more wins to be had if you are the Patriots.
Clarkson/Leigh has to find that extra gear Thursday night, and bring it against and take it to the Flyers.
A victory is very possible Thursday night, the Patriots just have to believe they can do it, and must go out there and get it.
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