Vikings Shock Titans! Headed To The Championship

(Lincoln, NE) - It was another complete performance for the Northwest volleyball team on Friday night, defeating the Norris Titans in straight sets, 25-18, 25-22, 25-22, to advance to the state championship match on Saturday night at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. 

The Vikings would get 17 kills from sophomore Elli Payne. Junior Ava Janulewicz would have 14 kills, and Nasya Anderson chipped in 6 kills. Kenna Bowman had 33 set assists in the match. 

The Vikings' block would frustrate the Titans most of the night, with Brooklyn Wardyn having 4 blocks, Anna Bauer 5, and Nasya Anderson with 3. 

Alli Bornschlegl would lead Norris with 19 kills on 49 total attacks. Kaelynn Lottman would have 7 kills. The Titans would see their season come to an end with a record of 37-2. Norris coming into the match only lost four sets all season. Losing 3-2 vs. Gretna for their only match loss of the year. The other set loss would come in a 3-1 win vs Gretna East. 

Northwest will take on Waverly in the Class B state championship match on Saturday, November 7th at 7:00 pm. The Pump & Pantry PreMatch Show will start at 6:45 pm on 103.1 FM & 1031kjcountry.com.