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On Saturday, October 4, the Avon Lady Pirates competed in the GPC Volleyball Tournament hosted by Andes Central, finishing the day with a 3-2 record. Avon opened with two strong wins over ACDC and Scotland, followed by back-to-back matches against TDA and Corsica/Stickney, and closed the tournament with a hard-fought loss to Gayville-Volin.

The Lady Pirates kicked off the tournament with a commanding sweep over ACDC.

MATCH 1: AVON DEF. ACDC THUNDER — 3-0

Stat Highlights:

• Kills: Rilyn Thury (12), Kaydence Metzger (6), Breanna Hento, Brielle Voigt (1 each)

• Ace Serves: Thury (4)

• Blocks: Abby Gretschmann, Brielle Voigt (1 each)

• Digs: Lexi Vanderlei, Jordyn Voigt (7 each), Metzger (6), Thury, B. Voigt (5 each), Hento (3), Bree Vanderlei (1)

• Assists: Brielle Voigt (16), J. Voigt (2), Thury (1)

MATCH 2: AVON DEF. SCOTLAND — 2-0

Avon carried momentum into their second match with another strong win, sweeping Scotland in two sets.

Stat Highlights:

• Kills: Thury (10), Metzger (4), Bree Vanderlei (3), Gretschmann (2), Hento, B. Voigt (1 each)

• Ace Serves: B. Voigt (5), Thury (4)

• Blocks: Thury, Hento (2 each)

• Digs: Thury (14), B. Voigt (12), J. Voigt (10), Metzger (9), Hento (3), L. Vanderlei (1)

• Assists: B. Voigt (17), Bree Vanderlei (2), Gretschmann (1)

MATCH 3: AVON FALLS TO TDA — 0-2

In a close battle, Avon dropped their first match of the day to Tripp-Delmont-Armour.

Stat Highlights:

• Kills: Thury (11), Bree Vanderlei (3), Gretschmann, Metzger (2 each), Hento (1)

• Ace Serves: Metzger, B. Voigt (2 each)

• Blocks: Gretschmann (2), B. Voigt (1)

• Digs: B. Voigt, J. Voigt (6 each), Metzger (5), Thury (4), L. Vanderlei (2)

• Assists: B. Voigt (16), Thury, J. Voigt (1 each)

MATCH 4: AVON DEF. CORSICA/STICKNEY — 2-0

The Lady Pirates bounced back with a dominant win over Corsica/Stickney, controlling the match from start to finish.

Stat Highlights:

• Kills: Metzger (6), Thury (5), Bree Vanderlei (4)

• Ace Serves: B. Voigt (4), Hento (1)

• Blocks: Hento (2), Gretschmann, Thury, Bree Vanderlei (1 each)

• Digs: Metzger (15), B. Voigt (12), J. Voigt (10), Thury (7), L. Vanderlei (5), Hento (4), Bree Vanderlei (1)

• Assists: B. Voigt (13)

MATCH 5: AVON FALLS TO GAYVILLE-VOLIN — 0-2

In their final match of the tournament, Avon faced a tough Gayville-Volin team and came up short despite a strong fight. Stat Highlights:

• Kills: Thury (6), Metzger (4), Hento (3)

• Blocks: Metzger, Hento, Bree Vanderlei (1 each)

• Digs: J. Voigt (11), Metzger (7), L. Vanderlei (6), Thury (4), B. Voigt (3), Bree Vanderlei (2), Hento (1)

• Assists: B. Voigt (12), Metzger (1)

TOURNAMENT SUMMARY: 3 WINS, 2 LOSSES

The Avon Lady Pirates put together a strong overall performance at the GPC Tournament, finishing 3-2 on the day.

Rilyn Thury continued to be a consistent offensive threat, leading in kills across multiple matches. Kaydence Metzger delivered on both sides of the ball, including a standout 15 digs against Corsica/Stickney. Brielle Voigt was the engine of Avon’s offense, racking up impressive assist numbers and contributing defensively and at the service line. Jordyn Voigt, Bree Vanderlei, Hento, and Lexi Vanderlei also made key contributions in both defensive and net play.

The Lady Pirates displayed depth, hustle, and teamwork, gaining valuable experience as they look ahead to the rest of the season.

UPCOMING PIRATE

VOLLEYBALL ACTION

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 6:15pm at Bridgewater-Emery

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

6:15pm at Menno

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

6:15pm VS Viborg-Hurley

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

6:15pm at Centerville

GO GET 'EM,

PIRATES!