Lady Vikes deal the Cards a loss

Volleyball fans saw some exciting play on Monday, Oct. 8, as the Lady Vikes hosted Garner-Hayfield. The Cards folded to Ventura in four games.
It wasn’t looking good for the Lady Vikes early on. They came out slow in the first game and fell 25-14. The next three games were very tight, but Ventura prevailed, 25-21, 25-23 and 25-21.
“What a great night of volleyball,” said Coach Lora Tabbert. “Both teams brought their ‘A’ games tonight. I am so proud of how the girls played together and fought through the low spots.”
Chelsea Mathews had one of her best nights of volleyball, going 23/28 attacking with eight kills. She was 13/14 serving with four aces and she collected 15 digs.
“Chelsea was amazing all the way around the court,” said Coach Tabbert. “I am so proud of how she stepped up and played her game.”
Senior Allie Schuler celebrated Senior Night with a great effort. Schuler led the team in digs with 18 and at the net she was 21/23 attacking with six kills.
“Allie played her heart out tonight,” said Coach Tabbert. “She was great at the net.”
Back in the lineup following a sprained ankle was Megan Schuler, who racked up 79 assists.
Kaley Imhoff led the team in attacking, going 30/37 with 10 kills. She was also perfect on the service line, where she was 14/14 with four aces.
Amber Smith was also perfect behind the service line, going 14/14 with four aces.
Libero Mandy Hackenmiller was all over the floor collecting seven digs.
“There aren’t words to describe how proud I am of these girls. It has been a season with ups and downs and coming out on Senior Night and playing like this was a terrific high note,” said Coach Tabbert.
The Lady Vikes begin District action on Monday, Oct. 15, as they host Newman for a 7 p.m. show down.