(photo by Jim Lindquist)
Kaylene Seurer goes for the kill
(photo by Jim Lindquist)
Shakopee played up to its state ranking with a 3-0 win over the Tigers Thursday night, Sept. 22, at Tiger Gym. The third-rated Sabers swept the three games 25-10, 25-6 and 25-16.
"What I am proud of is the fight we showed in the third game," Tiger coach Mike Woody said. "We figured out some things we were trying to do and slowed them down while running some offense of our own."
Shakopee dominated the first two games but led only 18-15 in the finale before closing on a 7-1 run.
Bekah Lippert had five kills and a pair of service aces to pace the Farmington offensive attack. Setter Mia Johnston finished with a team-high 10 assists; Allie Pierskalla chipped in with four kills.
Defensively, Rachel Eckert led in service receptions (19) and digs (12). Emma Fahning added a dozen serve receptions and eight digs. Emily Nelson had 10 digs and Lippert recorded a pair of blocks.
"If we can carry over the fight we showed in game three, I think we can turn things around this week," Woody said.
The Tigers head to Rochester twice this week, Tuesday to face Section 1AAA rival Mayo and Saturday to play in the Century Invitational Tournament. In between they travel to Richfield on Thursday for a Missota Conference match-up with Holy Angels.
