Cherokee Chronicle Times: High School Sports: Spirit Lake sweeps Cherokee VB team (09/24/12)

Cherokee's Emily Haselhoff goes low for a serve reception as teammate Sara Ramirez stays ready to assist during recent volleyball action in Cherokee. Photo by Reta Todd

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A talented Spirit Lake volleyball team swept young Cherokee Washington High 3-0 in Lakes Conference action in Cherokee Thursday night, claiming game scores of 25-17, 25-18, 25-12.

The Indians limited Cherokee's serving and hitting attempts with a strong defense and aggressive offense.

Megan Hummel paced Cherokee's hitting attack with 18-26 and four kills, followed by Alexia Gerdes 11-14 and five kills, Ariana Smith 10-14 and two kills, Kaely Hummel 10-16 and two kills, and Maddy Woodall 8-9 and one kill.

Cherokee's Ariana Smith leaps for a kill shot as teammate Maddy Woodall moves in for a possible return during recent volleyball action in Cherokee. Photo by Reta Todd

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Kaely Hummel led Cherokee servers with a 7-7 effort and three aces, while Gerdes and Megan Hummel were each 6-6, Emily Haselhoff 6-7, Woodall 6-8, and Sara Ramirez 5-6.

Woodall paced the WHS gals in setting with 65-69 and 14 kills. Kaely Hummel led in digs with 17, followed by Megan Hummel 12, Haselhoff eight, and Ramirez six.

Brookelyn Hoeppner and Gerdes each registered a block assist in the fast-moving match.

"We did not play up to our potential tonight," said Cherokee coach Julie Hummel. "We will regroup quickly and be ready to come back strong at Spencer Tuesday night."