CARNEY — The Carney-Nadeau volleyball encountered a new foe Thursday, but it was only peripherally related to volleyball. The Wolves adapted to having to wear a mask on the court to pull out a 3-0 (25-18, 25-13, 25-16) victory over North Dickinson in Carney.

“(North Dickinson) gave us some trouble,” Wolves coach Steve Kedsch said. “They hustled really hard and kept balls in play. It took a little while for us to adjust to that tonight. Once we made that adjustment, the kids did a good job.”

The Wolves stayed even across three sets and staying ahead of the Nordics. Kedsch counted the team’s performance as progress.

“We started passing a little better, and we got some good swings on the ball tonight,” he said.

“We did a good job serving again tonight with 17 aces as team.”

One of the unexpected hurdles for Carney was the MHSAA clarification that players participating in some sports — including volleyball — must wear a mask at all times, even on the court.

“We had a little struggle tonight with masks,” Kedsch said. “We’re just such a team (that relies on) communication on the court. It was difficult, but it’s just something we have to adjust to.”

Carney (who’s JVs won 2-1) travel to Rapid River Thursday.

Carney-Nadeau

Aces — Ernest 5, Sivula 3, Baumler 3; kills — Kedsch 13, Blahnik 7, Baumler 5, Kirschner 5, Ernest 3; digs — Kedsch 7, Walcher 6, Baumler 5, Ernest 4, Sivula 2.