Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Mckenna Tietz and Jerica Locke Lead Groton to Victory

It was a proper cat-fight when Groton faced off against Great Plains Lutheran on Tuesday. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Panthers. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

The final score came out to 25-8, 25-17, 25-15.

McKenna Tietz

Digs

09/30/25 vs Great Plains Lutheran	10
09/20/25 vs Dell Rapids	2
09/20/25 vs Sisseton	11

Leading Groton to victory were Jerica Locke and McKenna Tietz. Locke had 11 digs and one assist, while Tietz had ten digs and one assist. That's the most digs Tietz has posted over her last four matchups.

Groton's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Great Plains Lutheran, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matches. Groton will be taking part in a tournament against Redfield at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Great Plains Lutheran, they will square off against Deuel at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.