The Southland volleyball team overcame a slow start to beat La Crescent (3-16 overall, 1-8 Three Rivers) by scores of 18-25, 10-25, 25-18, 25-18, 15-11 in Adams Thursday.

Brianna Johnson had 14 kills for the Rebels (3-11 overall, 3-6 Three Rivers) and Emily Hovden had 19 digs.

“I am so proud of our team,” Southland head coach Lisa Hovde said. “They went after every ball and we played so well as a team.”

Southland stats: Brianna Johnson, 14 kills, 2 blocks; Hannah Hovden, 5 kills; McKendry Kennedy, 5 kills, 1 block; Lexi Shaw, 3 kills, 1 block; Lexi Smith, 2 kills; Laura Bottom, 2 kills, 1 block; Emily Hovden, 19 digs; Callie Kiefer, 6 digs