The Macomb High varsity volleyball team wrapped up regular season play this weekend, finishing winless in four matches in tournament action hosted by Quincy Notre Dame.
“Despite finishing 0-4 at the Quincy Notre Dame Tournament, we competed hard against a strong field and gained valuable experience throughout the weekend,” said MHS coach Marcy Lantz.
On Friday, the Bombers opened play against Breese Mater Dei, losing 25-15, 25-10.
Stat leaders for the Bombers included the following: Reva Koeppen – 5 kills Jersee Mills – 3 kills Anistyn Lovell – 9 set assists Myleigh Lovell – 9 digs MHS wrapped up Friday getting edged by Lincoln 25-23, 26-24.
Stat leaders for the Bombers included the following: Kate Rector – 6 service aces Mills – 2 service aces, 4 kills and 8 digs Dehlia Graham – 5 kills Ashtyn Shoopman – 4 kills Anistyn Lovell – 13 set assists Myleigh Lovell – 9 digs Koeppen – 9 digs On Saturday, Macomb opened play, dropping a 25-15, 25-17 decision to Rochester.
Stat leaders for the Bombers included the following: Koeppen – 7 kills Shoopman – 3 kills Anistyn Lovell – 14 set assists Myleigh Lovell 8 digs Mills – 5 digs MHS wrapped up tournament play losing to Troy Triad 22-25, 25-8, 15-5.
Stat leaders for the Bombers included the following: Shoopman – 5 kills Mills – 4 kills and 11 digs Anistyn Lovell – 15 set assists Myleigh Lovell – 9 digs Rector – 10 digs Koeppen – 9 digs “While we were unable to come away with a victory, we showed determination and competitiveness against quality opponents and will look to build on that experience as we push into the postseason,” said Lantz.
For her efforts during the weekend, setter Anistyn Lovell earned selection to the All-Tournament Team.
The Bombers (17-16) were scheduled to open Illinois High School Association Class 2A Regional play Monday in Carthage against Farmington (4-30).
Macomb is the No. 7 seed, while Farmington is seeded ninth.
Monday’s winner will face No. 2 seed Quincy Notre Dame (23-12) in Tuesday’s 6 p.m. semifinal.
The second semifinal will have No. 3 seed and regional host Illini West (24-11) facing No. 6 seed PORTA/ A-C Central (14-14).
The semifinal winners will play for the regional title Thursday in Carthage with the victor advancing to Class 2A Sectional play at Farmington next week.
