Moundridge Volleyball Captures Goessel Invitational Championship
Wildcats sweep five opponents behind Hecox's dominant 36-kill performance
The Moundridge High School volleyball team claimed the Goessel Invitational championship Saturday, defeating five opponents to cap off an impressive tournament run that showcased both individual excellence and team depth.
The Wildcats swept through South Haven, Fairfield, Goessel, Canton Galva, and Sedgwick to capture the tournament title, with multiple players delivering standout statistical performances throughout the day-long competition.
Hattie Hecox dominated at the net with a tournament-leading 36 kills while posting an exceptional .463 hitting percentage. She also anchored the defense with 46 digs and contributed 3 blocks to the team effort. Cammi Unruh provided consistent offensive support with 28 kills and a .306 hitting percentage, while leading the team in service aces with 10. Unruh also added 26 digs and 13 assists in a well-rounded performance.
Macy Kaminkow contributed 19 kills with a .311 hitting percentage and led the team in blocks with 4, while Mackie Conkling added 17 kills at an impressive .452 hitting percentage. The offensive attack was orchestrated by setter Halle Hecox, who recorded 35 assists, with Payton Wilson adding 26 assists and 6 aces.
Aspyn Stos provided a strong presence at the net with 5 blocks and 6 aces, while Harper Rierson contributed 3 blocks. Defensively, Addy Patrick supported the back row with 27 digs alongside the strong efforts from Hecox and Unruh.
"We battled through some tough competition today beating a solid Goessel team, and playing Sedgwick for the 3rd time in a week," said head coach Bryan Otte. "Those are quality wins. Our younger girls continue to improve and that is making our gym more competitive. A rising tide lifts all boats."
The tournament victory demonstrated Moundridge's depth and ability to maintain high performance levels across multiple matches, with balanced contributions from both experienced and developing players throughout the championship run.
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