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Oakley Hits 1,000 Kills, Leads Parkston Volleyball
12 Sep
Summary
- Keeara Oakley achieved 1,000 career kills early in the match.
- Parkston defeated Sanborn Central/Woonsocket in straight sets.
- The Trojans aim to build on last year's Class B state tournament success.
Parkston senior Keeara Oakley reached a significant career milestone by surpassing 1,000 kills during the Trojans' recent volleyball match. The team secured a dominant straight-set victory against Sanborn Central/Woonsocket, with scores of 25-22, 25-23, and 25-11.
Oakley, a vital player for the Trojans, expressed that achieving this goal was a lifelong dream and credited her teammates for their support. Her performance included 15 kills, 15 digs, and three blocks, contributing to Parkston's 6-3 season record.
The Parkston Trojans are continuing to build momentum, having won their last three matches. This success is fueled by a core group of experienced seniors who were part of last season's Class B state tournament squad. They aim to replicate and improve upon their sixth-place finish from the previous year.
Key contributors alongside Oakley include Berkley Ziebart with 10 kills and 15 digs, and Kennedy Knippling with seven kills and three blocks. Senior setter Alexis Holzbauer provided 30 assists to facilitate the offense.
Despite a strong effort from Sanborn Central/Woonsocket, led by Addison Bartholow's 14 kills, Parkston's experience and teamwork proved decisive. The Trojans are preparing for their next match against Gregory on Tuesday, September 15th.
Other area teams also saw success: Bridgewater-Emery is undefeated, Ethan secured their second win, Wagner extended their winning streak to eight games, Avon earned their third straight win, Freeman Flyers split their recent matches, Platte-Geddes bounced back with a victory, McCook Central/Montrose advanced in their conference tournament, and Tripp-Delmont/Armour won a close five-set match.
