Packer volleyball team falls to Owatonna in four
Published 10:09 pm Thursday, September 2, 2021
Austin’s Joy Deng attacks against Owatonna Thursday night in Packer Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Austin’s Plo Taw lifts the ball during game three against Owatonna Thursday. night in Packer Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Austin’s Lynsey McMahon lunges for the dig during game three against Owatonna Thursday night in Packer Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Austin’s Chloe Jenkins sets the ball during game three against Owatonna Thursday night in Packer Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Austin’s Emily Hjelmen pushes the ball over during game two against Owatonna Thurdsay night. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Austin’s Kennedy Bell puts up a block in game two against Owatonna Thursday night in Packer Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
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The Austin volleyball team put up a fight, but lost to Owatonna (2-1 overall, 2-1 Big Nine) by scores of 25-14, 25-18, 22-25, 25-22 in Packer Gym Thursday.
Joy Deng had eight kills for the Packers (0-3 overall, 0-2 Big Nine) and Plo Taw added 15 digs.
“The tide is starting to turn and the atmosphere is starting to build,” Austin head coach Jeremy Struck said. “We played our best volleyball in this match. It wasn’t always clean, but they hung in there and responded accordingly. We are building something very special, and it is so exciting to watch.”
Austin stats: Joy Deng, 8 kills, 2 blocks; Thwol Othow, 6 kills, 4 blocks; Kennedy Bell, 3 kills, 9 digs, 2 aces; Ava Denzer, 3 kills, 10 digs, 1 block, 5 aces; Emily Hjelmen, 1 kill, 3 blocks, 2 digs, 1 ace; Chloe Jenkins, 18 assists, 7 digs, 1 block, 2 aces; Plo Taw, 2 aces, 15 digs.
