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GRANITE FALLS -- The Canby volleyball team used a strong serving performance and balanced contributions across the lineup to earn a three-set sweep over Yellow Medicine East on Monday.
The Lancers defeated the Sting 25-20, 25-10, 25-20, taking control in the second set before closing out the match with another five-point victory in the third.
Canby finished with 48 service points and nine aces while serving at an 87.8% success rate. Kinsley Verhelst led the Lancers with eight aces, while Rachel Jelen added four and Karli Weber finished with three.
The Lancers also distributed the ball effectively, recording 20 assists. Shyanna Stoll and Weber led the team with four assists apiece.
Defensively, Canby collected 38 digs, led by Jayda Namken’s 14. Alexa Vernlund added six digs, while Verhelst contributed five. The Lancers also finished with six total blocks, with Tatum Christianson and Weber each recording two block assists.
Yellow Medicine East was led offensively by Bailey Mortenson, who finished with four kills. Everra and Justice added two kills apiece, while Lucy Schmidt and Hanna Bjorndal each recorded one.
Charlotte Paslawski paced the Sting with eight assists, while Kourtney Peterson added one. Peterson also led the defensive effort with 10 digs. Chasity Schmitz contributed six digs, Everra had five, and Kresley Enninga and Paslawski each finished with three. Schmidt added two digs, while Bjorndal recorded two.
Bjorndal led Yellow Medicine East with two service aces and also contributed two digs and one kill. Mortenson recorded two blocks, while Bjorndal added one.
Despite competing in the opening and final sets, the Sting could not overcome Canby’s serving pressure and consistent play. The Lancers pulled away for a 25-10 win in the second set and maintained their advantage to complete the sweep.
Canby will return to action Tuesday with a 7:15 p.m. match at Russell-Tyler-Ruthton before closing out its regular season at home against Tracy-Milroy-Balaton at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.
Yellow Medicine East will conclude its regular season Tuesday with a 4:45 p.m. match at Minneota.