Volleyball Recap: Fillmore Central Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Kyla Hellickson and Hannah Vaalemoen

By Team Reports Sep 26, 2024, 11:59pm

Volleyball Recap: Fillmore Central Falcons vs. Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars

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Fillmore Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.

Fillmore Central started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-17.

Fillmore Central's loss came despite strong showings from Hannah Vaalemoen and Kyla Hellickson. Vaalemoen had 17 digs and 19 assists, while Hellickson had 15 digs and seven kills.

Fillmore Central's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Zumbrota-Mazeppa, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fillmore Central will face off against Lewiston-Altura at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Zumbrota-Mazeppa, they will venture away from home to challenge Caledonia at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.

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