EUREKA — A pair of blistering starts kept Humboldt High’s volleyball team on the right track.
The Lady Cubs hit the road Tuesday for a triangular meet at Eureka, and wasted little time in picking up a pair of victories.
Humboldt zipped past Cherryvale, 25-9, 25-20, then took care of host Eureka, 25-11, 25-20.
The victories lift Humboldt’s record to 16-9 overall and keep the Lady Cubs perfect in Tri-Valley League action at 6-0.
“The girls played really well tonight,” head coach Stephanie Splechter said. “They were talking and working together as a team. In both matches they came out strong in the first set and made a statement.”
Breanna Kline led the way against Cherryvale with five aces and four kills to go with eight points. Sheri Middleton also had four kills and a block. Annalise Whitcomb racked up eight points and four aces.
Middleton spearheaded the charge against Eureka with nine kills, while Kayle Riebel racked up 14 points.
Humboldt will be at Neodesha Saturday for a tournament. Action begins at 9 a.m.
Humboldt def. Cherryvale, 2-0
(25-9, 25-20)
Breanna Kline, 5 aces, 4 kills, 8 points
Sheri Middleton, 2 aces, 4 kills, 1 block, 4 points
Kayle Riebel, 1 ace, 3 kills, 3 points
Anna Setter, 6 set assists, 3 points
Delaney Umholtz, 1 ace, 1 kill, 7 points
Annalise Whitcomb, 4 aces, 6 set assists, 8 points
