Volleyball: Lady Hubs finish sixth at Sterling Invitational

Rochelle earns one win in five matches on Saturday

By Russ Hodges, Sports Editor
Posted 10/6/24

The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity volleyball team finished sixth in its final regular season tournament of the season on Saturday.

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Volleyball: Lady Hubs finish sixth at Sterling Invitational

Rochelle earns one win in five matches on Saturday

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STERLING — The Rochelle Lady Hub varsity volleyball team finished sixth in its final regular season tournament of the season on Saturday. Rochelle played five matches, defeating the Sterling JV team while conceding three losses and one draw in the Sterling Invitational. The Lady Hubs (10-15-1, 0-4 Interstate 8) will host Ottawa in Interstate 8 play on Tuesday night.

Rochelle opened the tournament with a 14-25, 19-25 loss against Dixon. Junior Meredith Bruns collected nine assists, three digs and two kills, while senior Dempsey Atkinson finished with nine digs. Junior Audyn Kemp totaled two kills and two aces. Junior Jaydin Dickey compiled six digs, four assists and three kills for the Lady Hubs in their opening-round loss to the Duchesses.

Rochelle continued tournament action with a 25-16, 29-15 draw against Sterling Newman. Jaydin Dickey commanded the offense with 20 assists, while Meredith Bruns finished with nine digs and senior Dempsey Atkinson added six digs on defense. Freshman Jillian Bruns led the offense with eight kills, while Audyn Kemp added five kills for the Lady Hubs in the tie.

Rochelle’s third match resulted in a 12-25, 14-25 loss against Sterling. Meredith Bruns dished out 10 assists with seven digs, while Jaydin Dickey and Dempsey Atkinson each compiled seven digs. Dickey led the offense with five kills and Audyn Kemp followed with three kills.

Rochelle’s lone win came against the Sterling JV team, who the Lady Hubs defeated 28-26, 25-22 behind eight kills from sophomore Briel Metzger and five kills from both Jillian Bruns and Audyn Kemp. Jaydin Dickey recorded 19 assists and five digs for the Lady Hubs in the win.

Rochelle bowed out of the tournament with a 26-24, 21-25, 13-15 loss against Pecatonica. Jaydin Dickey sent out 15 assists, while Jillian Bruns, Briel Metzger and Audyn Kemp each finished with five kills on offense. Dempsey Atkinson anchored the defense with 17 digs and Meredith Bruns added 12 digs to aid the Rochelle defense against Pecatonica.