Despite a starting lineup that featured just two players with previous varsity experience, the FHS volleyball team opened its 2010 season with a 3-0 shutout road victory Friday, Aug. 27, in Hastings. Farmington downed the Raiders 25-17, 26-24 and 25-27.
All-Missota Conference middle hitter Katie Habeck led the way for the winners, finishing with 17 kills, 15 digs, three blocks and a service ace.
"Everything went pretty well for a first match," coach Mike Woody said. "I was surprised to win in three games. I was very pleased to see the girls come back in game two. I didn't think I would see this group do that so early."
The Tigers dominated the first game, came back from a five-point deficit in the second and then won a nail-biter in the third.
Three newcomers stood out in their varsity debuts. Setter Haylee Lundquist finished with 17 assists while hitter Renee MacLean came up with 15 digs. Hitter Laura Steege had a good night at the net with 10 kills.
"We were still inconsistent in a lot of areas," Woody said, "but we learned a lot from the first match."
