Lady Dragons win 3 in a row

Holyoke varsity volleyball has won three matches in a row to improve their season record to 4-3. All three wins were in straight sets. The Lady Dragons beat Burlington on the home court Thursday, April 8, and they beat Yuma and Caliche on Friday, April 9, in a tri in Caliche.

“I’m encouraged by the girls’ effort,” Coach Michelle Vieselmeyer said. “They’ve really come together as a team.” She added that the team is getting better with every game, and she is excited for the rest of the season.

Holyoke 3, Burlington 0

HHS started their winning streak off by handily beating Burlington 25-10, 25-11, 25-14.

“The more games we play, the better we get as a team playing together,” Vieselmeyer said, adding that the girls are getting to know one another’s tendencies as players and are gaining more confidence on the court.

Kristin Vieselmeyer led with 21 attacks, including 15 kills. She also led the team with six blocks and 13 digs.

Elise Krogmeier and Elyce Talavera each served 20 times. Talavera had three aces and Krogmeier had two.

Talavera set the ball 84 times, assisting 23 kills.

Kylie Purkeypile and Audrey Talavera led in serve receptions with nine each.

Holyoke 3, Yuma 0

The match against Yuma was closer, but the Lady Dragons still managed to win in three sets 25-20, 25-20, 25-13.

Vieselmeyer said the team was doing a lot of things better, including continuing to improve their passing and attacking.

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