RIDER VB OPENS CONFERENCE PLAY WITH ROAD WIN

The Roosevelt volleyball team opened conference play on the road at Ottumwa on Tuesday night and after dominating the first two games the host Bulldogs buckled down and the Riders came away with a 3-0 win after closing out the match with a 27-25 third game win.

Roosevelt 25 25 27

Ottumwa 15 13 25

Statistical Leaders:

Riley Dolphin 15 kills on 30 attempts

Grace Cumming 15 kills on 32 attempts

Freshman Claire Bissmeyer dropped 8 of 8 from the service line with 1 ace

Libby Israel was 13 of 13 serving with 10 digs

Maren Palmer dished out 39 assists



Coach Mark Steinbach Comments:

"We played Ottumwa in the SE Polk Tournament on Saturday at SE Polk, but were forced to make lineup changes heading into Tuesday's conference match in Wapello County. Starting libero Adrien Hansen was not available and we had to go with senior Ibby Rodgers filling in at a position that is somewhat foreign to her.

The Bulldogs are a senior led team that plays with a lot of emotion and energy. Their libero (#3 - Helen Altfillisch) dug multiple attacks that allowed them to stay close in set 3. Ottumwa always has a large home crowd and is a tough place to play. I am proud of how our kids composed themselves in the 3rd set and made the plays when we needed them. It always feels good to start of 1-0 in conference play".

The Riders wll play their home opener on Thursday, Sept. 14 when they host North and Hoover at Pomerantz Gymnasium.

Schedule for the triangular:

5:30 pm - Roosevelt vs Hoover
6:45 pm - Roosevelt vs North
7:45 - North vs Hoover