PLEASANTON — Crest High’s volleyball team was more composed and intense Friday than it had been earlier this season, head coach Abigail Hermreck said.
The Lady Lancers weren’t able to reach the victory column, but still battled to the end against Bronaugh (Mo.) and Pleasanton before falling in both matches.
Crest fell to Bronaugh, 25-17, 25-15, and the host Blu-Jays, 25-18, 26-24.
“Passing looked much better,” Hermreck said.
Senior Emily Frank led the Lady Lancers with eight ace serves, while freshman Miranda Golden had six solo blocks.
“It was exciting to see the team get fired up and rally together,” Hermreck said. “I was proud of the team for how they focused.
“We are getting so close to that first win,” she continued. “We are starting to play like we practice. The girls were more relaxed and composed, and there was an intensity that we were only getting in small amounts before.”
Crest’s junior varsity picked up its first win of the season, defeating Pleasanton. Freshman Laurel Godderz was a force at the net for the JV players, Hermreck said.
Crest is at the Humboldt Invitational today and will host Chetopa and Altoona-Midway Tuesday.
Crest comes up short
