By Fred Kroner
Kiley Knoll registered a double-double on Thursday (Sept. 23), but two teammates broke school records as the Heritage volleyball team topped Okaw Valley in Broadlands.
The new single-match record-holders are Mary Roland, with 44 assists, and Bri Struck, with 22 kills. Struck matched the 2012 record for kills held by Mariah Coleman.
Roland and Struck also each contributed seven digs.
Knoll put up 12 kills and 10 digs in a 25-18, 20-25, 25-22 triumph.
“We definitely did not play our best, but I told the girls that this win proves, even when we aren’t locked in completely, we can find ways to win the match,” Heritage coach Ryan Fitzgerald said. “Okaw Valley has a strong team, so I’m pleased to have come out on top.
“I say we didn’t play our best, but then find out we broke two school records. So, the sky really is the limit for this group.”
On Saturday (Sept. 25), the Hawks defeated three opponents en route to the team championship at the Arcola Invitational.
Heritage started off with a 25-12, 25-9 win over the host Purple Riders and followed up with a 25-20, 25-16 triumph over Sullivan.
In the championship match, the Hawks topped Marshall 25-21, 24-26, 15-11.
For the day, Struck pounded 56 kills. Torie Rothermel had 15 kills and Bryn Wyant ended with 10 kills.
Roland delivered 89 assists for the day and Paul totaled 27 blocks.
Defensively, Destanee Morgan contributed 32 digs, Lilli Montgomery had 25 digs, Struck had 19 digs and Lily Ploense had 15 digs.
Gracie Tate collected four service aces.
Heritage (12-6-1) returns to action on Monday (Sept. 27) at home against Tuscola.
