Volleyball Recap: Ella Deknikker Key Part of Team Effort in Fighting Cougars Win

McCook Central/Montrose's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Everything went their way against the Canistota Hawks as they made off with a 3-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Fighting Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

McCook Central/Montrose walked away with the victory (and looked especially good in the second set). The final score came out to 25-16, 25-12, 25-16.

Ella DeKnikker

Serving Aces (Career)

10/24/25 @ Canistota	5
09/04/25 @ Parker	3
09/18/25 vs Beresford	2
09/16/25 @ Colman-Egan	2
09/11/25 vs Garretson	2

McCook Central/Montrose's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ella DeKnikker, who had five digs and five aces. Those five aces gave DeKnikker a new career-high.

DeKnikker wasn't the only good servers: McCook Central/Montrose was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.

McCook Central/Montrose's record is now 11-13. As for Canistota, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-19 record this season.

McCook Central/Montrose has already played their next match, a 3-1 win against Hanson on the 27th. As for Canistota, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Freeman on the 27th.