Minnesota High School Volleyball - Tartan Simley
September 9, 2021: Oakdale, MN 55128 The Simley Spartans topped the host Tartan Titans volleyball team by a score of 3-1 in Thursday's league test.
The Spartans now have a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to South St. Paul for a non-league test on Saturday, September 11. Simley will confront a Packers team coming off a 3-1 league loss to Hastings (Hastings, MN). The Packers record now stands at 1-3.
The Titans (0-1) will now prepare for their test against Cannon Falls (Cannon Falls, MN). The Bombers enter the non-league test with a 4-1 record. In their last test, Cannon Falls was knocked off by Stewartville (Stewartville, MN), 3-0, in a league test.
Match Summary
Simley Girls Volleyball launched its 2021 Metro East campaign on the road at Tartan on Thursday, September 9, 2021, and spoiled the Titans home opener. The Spartans prevailed as two sets went into overtime 26-24, 14-25, 28-26, 25-12. The teams know each other all too well each team winning six matches in their last twelve since 2012, and a great rivalry has developed over the years producing exciting matches that keep some fans on the edges of their seats and causes others to close their eyes when their daughters are facing crucial serves. This night saw the Spartans take the lead in the ongoing rivalry 7-6 in matches over the last ten years.
