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MHS hosts State Volleyball Tourney for first time

The Malta High School Gymnasium was the site of the 2020 State C Volleyball Tournament. MHS hosted a total of 15 games amongst eight Class C teams from Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 14.

Last weekend's tournament was the event volleyball state event ever held in Malta.

The Bridger Scouts were crowned after two championship games were played against Manhattan Christian in the double-elimination tournament. Bridger and Manhattan faced off a total of three times in the event.

In the championship match held on Saturday, November 14, Bridger won 3-1, led by Emily Adkins who had 26 kills and 22 digs. Teammate Jenna Kallevig had 17 kills and 16 assists. Baleigh Skarupa had 29 assists, and Kyra Kroll had 33 digs.

The scores were 25-14, 25-21, 20-25. And 25-18.

The first championship match was played earlier that day. Manhattan Christian defeated Bridger 3-1, despite a 22 kill game from Adkins. The scores were 25-19, 19-25, 25-22, and 25-15.

Manhattan Christian was led by Katelyn VanKirk who had 19 kills. Kiersten VanKirk had 19 kills and five blocks.

The Plentywood Wildcats took home third place after going 3-2 at the tournament. The Wildcats defeated the Fort Benton Longhorns 3-1 in the fourth place match but fell to Manhattan Christian 0-3 in the third-place match.

More photos from the event can be seen on Page 3B.

 

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