19 digs, 9 kills, 5 blocks in season opener
Farmington opened its 2011 season on a positive note, winning the battle of the Tigers with a 3-1 road decision Thursday, Aug. 25, at Albert Lea. The locals defeated the Big Nine Conference version of the Tigers 25-13, 25-16, 23-25, 25-23.
"Albert Lea was a very good opening match for us," coach Mike Woody said. "We passed pretty well and started to show signs of some scrappy defense.
"Albert Lea started to play much better in games three and four, so it was big for us to build confidence by finishing strong in the fourth game."
Bekah Lippert and Laura Steege led the Farmington offensive attack with 12 and nine kills respectively. The senior duo also paced the effort at the net, each totaling five blocks. Kaylene Seueur also had five blocks for the winners.
Rachel Eckert led the team in digs with 21. Steege added 19, Emma Fahning 17, Adrienne Jolicoeur 15 and Andrea Smith hit double digits with 10. Eckert and Jolicoeur tied for the team-high in service receptions with 20; Fahning added 10.
Smith and Mia Johsnton shared the setting duties with Smith totaling 18 and Johnston 14.
The Tigers return home Tuesday, Aug, 30, when they entertain Austin, another Big Nine Conference school.
