The Arlington and Fort Calhoun volleyball teams capped their seasons Monday during Class C1 Subdistrict play.
Both the Eagles and Pioneers won first-round matches, but lost to their top-seeded hosts. FCHS first beat Falls City 3-1 (25-20, 20-25, 25-21, 25-8) in the C1-1 Tournament before a three-set loss to Omaha Concordia.
After a 1-1 split to start, the Pioneers’ Claire Pearson delivered an ace serve to end the third set in her team’s favor. Jovi Grenier later scored match point on a kill, too.
Against the Mustangs, though, Calhoun couldn’t overcome. It lost the first set 25-16 before the 25-18 second and the 25-9 third.
FCHS’ seniors — Ari Nelson, Gracie Lasher, Grenier, Ella Bouwman, Ali Dill, Maelie Nelson and Sophie Weeks — ended their final season with a winning record, 18-13.
“The seniors were freshman when I started,” coach Liz Sevcik said. “They’ve worked hard this whole time and helped us build Fort Calhoun volleyball.”
In Leigh, though, Arlington beat Winnebago in a five-set match before falling to Clarkson/Leigh in the Class C1-5 Subdistrict. The Eagles won the opener despite losing their 2-0 lead.
Coach Erin Stosich’s team beat Winnebago 25-7, 25-10, 23-25, 25-27 and 15-5.
Next, however, AHS lost against the host Patriots 25-19, 25-12 and 25-18.
The Eagles finished the season 9-21 overall.
Blair plays Thursday
The Blair Bears start Class B-2 District Tournament play 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Aurora.
BHS is 21-13 overall, while the Bulldogs are 20-11.
The winner of the semifinal match next plays 10 a.m. Saturday in a district final.
For full postseason volleyball coverage, come keep an eye here at enterprisepub.com this week. Stories and photos will appear in the Nov. 4th Washington County Enterprise edition as well.
