Norway tops Hannahville in volleyball match
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NORWAY -- The Hannahville Soaring Eagles appeared to have some momentum after taking the fourth set in a non-conference volleyball match here Monday night.
Norway, however, changed that and surged to a 3-2 (25-8, 15-25, 25-15, 19-25, 15-10) triumph.
This marked the second victory for the Knights, who were winless a year ago.
"In the first set, our girls came to play," said Norway coach Erika Racine. "We're a young team and this group is just starting to get used to playing with each other. Our communication is improving. We're thankful to have a jayvee team this year which is huge for the girls."
Hannahville's Estrella Paz hit a service ace shortly before taking the fourth set.
"The girls got a little frustrated in the end," said Hannahville coach Char Sagataw. "Norway has improved from last year. One of their girls had a long service run in the first set. It was a good match overall. There are some things we need to work on."
The fifth set was tied at 10 following a two-hit victory by the Knights,
A four-hit infraction then foiled the Soaring Eagles, enabling the Knights to surge to victory.
Norway was within 13-11 following a miscue by the Soaring Eagles.
A kill by Lattergrass gave Hannahville a 17-12 cushion.
The Knights, however, tied the score at 17 on three consecutive aces by freshman Kara Stanchina.
Hannahville got a sideout on a kill by Lattergrass and extended its lead to 21-17 on a Knights' passing miscue.
Norway got within 22-19 on a Soaring Eagles' hitting error.
Hannahville (6-7) then got a sideout on a passing error prior to taking that set.
"I think we're doing okay," said Sagataw, who shares the coaching duties with assistant Annileece Lofquist. "This has been a learning experience for us."
Hannahville hosts Munising Baptist Thursday. Norway visits West Iron County Monday, then hosts Carney-Nadeau Tuesday.