Homecoming wins for Savage Heat

HOT SPRINGS 3,

ST. REGIS 0

The Hot Spring Lady Savage Heat took on the St. Regis Tigers last Thursday, winning in three sets 25-13, 28-26, 25-12.

Hot Springs' Kara Christensen led with eight aces, while Brooke Jackson set up 13 assists. Out of the Lady Savage Heat's 20 kills, Christensen had the most with six. Libero Callie Cano got a stunning seven digs, with Christensen behind her with six. Christensen also led Hot Springs with blocks, getting an impressive three out of the team's six.

HOT SPRINGS 3, NOXON 0

The Lady Savage Heat faced the Noxon Lady Red Devils at home on Saturday earning them yet another swift win in three sets 25-12, 25-8, 25-14.

In the first set both teams kept the pressure until Hot Springs took the lead keeping Noxon to minimal scoring. While there were several volleys, Kara Christensen helped the Lady Savage Heat take a massive 18-point serving lead in the second set, keeping Noxon from getting a two-digit score on the board. Coming into the third set the Lady Red Devils held their own the best they could until Hot Springs took the lead.

Brooke Jackson set the Lady Savage Heat up with 13 set assists. Out of those assists Lauryn Aldridge came in hot with six kills, with Christensen behind her with five. Christensen had seven aces, while also earning herself top spot in digs with 11, Jackson was close behind with seven and Callie Cano rounded out Hot Springs with six digs of her own.

Along with the win, the Savage Heat raised money during homecoming week for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. During the game Saturday, the team raised $1,000, which they chose to donate to a Hot Springs boy who is battling cancer.

Noxon is set to face off Charlo at home this Friday, while Hot Springs is set to travel to take on Two Eagle River Saturday, October 7.

T. FALLS 3, TROY 0

The Lady Hawks took a trip to take on the Troy Trojans, sweeping up the win in three sets 25-17, 25-19, 25-12.

For Thompson, Olivia Fitchett served up five of the team's 10 aces. Fitchett also set up an outstanding 21 set assists. Addi Pardee came in spiking down 10 kills, Annalise Fairbank was hot handed behind her with seven, and Gabi Hannum and Addy Deal each got five. The Lady Hawks had a thrilling 33 digs with Fitchett in the lead, and Hannum and Emma Claridge each bumped up five.

"While we have a young team this year they are finding their confidence, having fun, and bringing happiness to each game so I'm proud of them." Coach Sandra Kazmierczak said.

The Lady Hawks will host Mission Thursday, October 5, and Thompson then will host the Eureka Lions for a rescheduled game on Monday, October 9. That night the team is having their annual pink night in support of breast cancer awareness month. C team serves up at 3 p.m.