Springfield holds off RRC comeback in five-set thriller

LAMBERTON -- The Springfield volleyball team spoiled Red Rock Central's homecoming game on Friday night, staving off a late Falcon comeback bid to defeat RRC 25-14, 25-19, 21-25, 22-25, 18-16.

Amelia Ubl and Kendra Schroeder led the Falcons' defensive back row with 28 and 21 digs, respectively, and Lilly Batalden contributed a pair of ace blocks up front.

Natasha Erickson was a major offensive contributor with 19 set assists and 12 kills, followed by another seven kills each from Batalden and Paige Wondercheck.

RRC falls to 5-9 on the season and next hosts Westbrook-Walnut Grove (11-7) on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m.