BATTLE CREEK — EPPJ brought their ‘A’ game here Thursday night but, in the end, it wasn’t enough as the Bravettes bested the Wolfpack in three thrilling sets 29-31, 25-18 and 14-25.
Coaching in the gym where she excelled as an athlete years before, Wolfpack Coach Jordynn Luettel’s team came ready to play and could have, with a couple of breaks, swept the Bravettes.
The first set provided all the drama any volleyball fan could want. On numerous occasions, each team had a chance to win the set. EPPJ trailed for much of the set, but by no more than three points. They finally tied the score at 24-all.
On the Bravette’s attempt at set point, they were denied by EPPJ senior Ashlynne Charf at the net. On their second set point, Sara Bode said ‘no way’ with a kill at the net to tie the score at 26-all. After another kill by Bode gave EPPJ a chance to win, Battle Creek’s Tallinn Aidag and, later, Sami Wemhoff came up big to keep their team in the match. With the score tied at 29-all, Battle Creek closed out the set.
For details on the remaining sets, the Boone Central match, and stats, see Page 6 of the Elgin Review.
