ELY— The Timberwolves continued to lay down a gauntlet for opponents here on Tuesday as they crushed Duluth Marshall in straight sets, 25-8, 25-18, and 25-14.
“It was a great game,” said Ely Head Coach Megan Wognum, who has watched her team consistently outperform their competition all season.
The Wolves showed their increasing depth against the Hilltoppers, as seven players recorded kills on the night. Junior Rachel Coughlin led the way with nine kills, along with seven digs and three ace serves. Her sister Kate was close behind with five kills, four digs, and three aces, while senior Kellen Thomas added four kills, four digs, two blocked shots and a pair of aces. Adding to the mix were senior Raven Sainio, with four kills and five aces, and junior Madeline Kallberg with four kills. Senior setter Katrina Seliskar tallied 27 assists, three kills, and two aces, while senior Charly Flom posted eight digs, four aces and a kill.
“It was nice to have everyone chip in,” said Wognum.
Ely had another strong outing at the Virginia tournament on Saturday, falling only to Hibbing in two close sets. “It was an excellent day of volleyball,” said Coach Wognum. “We were strong all around defensively and offensively.”
After losing to the Bluejackets 25-21, 25-23, the Wolves overpowered South Ridge in three sets, 25-14, 23-25, and 15-8.
Rachel Coughlin had a big match, notching 12 kills and 14 digs. Kellen Thomas added seven kills, nine digs, a blocked shot and an ace, while Kate Coughlin added eight kills and eight digs. Senior setter Katrina Seliskar added 33 assists, seven digs, and three aces.
The Wolves went on to top Cherry in the third match of the day, 25-21, 25-23. Thomas led the charge with eight kills, five digs, and two aces, while Kate Coughlin posted five kills, seven digs and an ace. Rachel Coughlin added four kills, seven digs, and blocked two shots, while Raven Sainio added five kills and three digs. Seliskar posted 26 set assists.
The Wolves made short work of Virginia in the final match of the tournament, topping the Blue Devils 25-15, 25-15. Thomas posted nine kills, while Rachel Coughlin added four kills and six digs. Junior Madeline Kallberg added five kills, two aces, and blocked a shot.
The Wolves are set to take on Northeast Range in Babbitt on Monday. They’re back home on Tuesday to host Lakeview Christian. Both varsity matches get underway at 7 p.m.