Humboldt moved within one match of the state volleyball tournament after shutting down the Nevada Cubs in three sets in the Humboldt gym on Oct. 22.
The Wildcats, 37-4, won by scores of 25-9, 25-9 and 25-13 in the Class 3A Region 4 semifinal round match. The triumph sent Humboldt into a regional final against Unity Christian of Orange City on Oct. 27 in the Humboldt gym. Unity defeated OABCIG 3-1 in a semifinal in Orange City.
“Honestly, I felt like our girls came out and played a great game of volleyball tonight,” Humboldt head coach Kara Waldorf said. “They were having fun.”
Junior setter Addie Waldorf made 30 assists to direct the Wildcat offense. Callie Olsen made three kills at the net and Adelynn Goodell totaled four blocks. Jazzie Dodd made 10 digs and Gracie Johnson had one ace serve.
Humboldt raced out to a 13-3 lead in the first set. Dodd served several balls to make it 19-6 Humboldt. Waldorf had a block to end it at 25-9
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