Volleyball Recap: Karsen Chapman Leads Lawrence Free State to Victory over Manhattan

By Team Reports Sep 11, 2024, 9:19am

Volleyball Recap: Lawrence Free State Firebirds vs. Manhattan Indians

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After losing to Manhattan the last time they met, Lawrence Free State decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Lawrence Free State Firebirds came out on top against the Manhattan Indians by a score of 2-0 on Monday.

Lawrence Free State didn't let Manhattan take a single set, but it sure wasn't easy: every set was decided by three points or less. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-23.

Karsen Chapman was the offensive standout of the match as she had 15 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had six or more in the last nine games she's played dating back to last season.

Manhattan lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Janie Hilgers, who had 12 digs.

Lawrence Free State now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Manhattan, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Blue Valley Northwest the next time they take the court. Manhattan will host Blue Valley Northwest at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while Lawrence Free State will play them later in the day, at 5:00 p.m.

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