Rebels play in Western Wyoming Volleyball Challenge, win three of four

It was another weekend of tournament play for the Riverside Lady Rebels. 

They opened Friday in Thermopolis against 2A Shoshoni, losing the first set 12-25 before rallying to win the next two 28-26 and 15-10 to take the match.  Next up was the Encampment JV, which the Rebels defeated in two: 25-11 and 25-13.

The Rebels played in Greybull Saturday for the second day of the Western Wyoming Volleyball Challenge.  The girls did a good job keeping it even keeled with Cokeville but lost 27-25. They kept the second game close for most of the set but eventually lost 25-20. 

The last game of the weekend was against the Farson-Eden Lady Pronghorns.  They were able to finish their day with a win, beating Farson-Eden 25-11 and 25-19.  

Individual stats from the weekend’s matches:

Serving — Johnna Clifford 98%, Kadence 97%, Cachelynn 87%

Aces — Varissa Olsen 10, Johnna Clifford 7, Brinley 5

Kills — Brooklynn Paxton 50, Varissa Olsen 21, Johnna Clifford 12

Assists — Kadence 68

Blocks — Brooklynn Paxton 6, Hannah 3, Varissa Olsen 2

Digs — Brooklynn Paxton 55, Varissa Olsen 25, Kadence 22

“Every player on the team is contributing to our successes” said Coach Cindi Smith. “We are continuing to work hard to grow and develop as a strong team.  Our front line is solid when we are in system. It is essential for us to focus on serving and our defensive movement on the court.”