Cloquet Volleyball Goes An Impressive 3-1 In Tourney

Oct 3

Kerry Rodd-NSO

The Cloquet volleyball team continues to show promise as a team that could be difficult to handle at playoff time. On Saturday, the youthful Jacks went 3-1 in a tournament in Virginia, proving they are a steadily improving team.

The Jacks staggered out of the blocks in an opening loss to Babbitt-Embarrass by scores of 25-15 and 25-12, but they rallied for three straight victories after the first round loss.

After dropping the opening game to the Hill City Hornets, the Jacks reeled off back-to-back wins over 25-16 and 15-11. In third round action, the Jacks defeated Nashwauk-Keewatin 25-17, 25-19 and they ended the tournament with a 25-16, 21-25, 15-11 win over Chisholm.

Cloquet got some outstanding play from many different players including Katie Konietzko who pounded down 28 kills and added 32 digs. Keanna Karulak was impressive at the setter position with 75-set assists. Katie Schulz was magnificent in all around play with 21 kills, 22 digs and seven ace serves. Maddie Kiehn crushed 22 kills. Emily Fossen recorded 18 kills, while libero Kierra Johnson had 32 digs and Skylar Scheer chipped in with seven ace serves.

The Jacks play at home on Tuesday night against Carlton.

Kerry Rodd can be reached at Kerry@noethlandsportsonline.com