Sub-District action for the Sandy Creek volleyball team would see the Cougars win one of two matches, opening the tournament in Superior with a four-set, 25-14, 25-16, 23-25, 25-15 win over the Fillmore Central Panthers before falling to top-seeded Superior in straight sets. The Wildcats gained a 25-16, 25-10, 25-8 win to end the Cougars’ season with a 7-21 record.
In the four-set match with the Panthers, Sandy Creek dominated the opening two sets and the fourth set to advance.
Senior Leah Hatch had 17 kills and three aces to pace the Cougars in both areas.
Sophomore Lexi Shuck gained two aces and five kills, while senior Jenna Heinz touched up the Fillmore Central defense for nine kills.
Sophomore Ella Martin put up 17 assists in the win, while Heinz blocked back three Panther hit attempts.
Dig leaders in the win proved to be Shuck, Caitlin Rempe and McKenzie Bohlen with two each.