Two of the hottest teams in the area took the trip to Defiance High School on Monday night, at stake was a right to continue their season and advance to the District Finals on Wednesday evening.
These two teams played back on October 2 as they met at the Thunder dome at Archbold High School, both teams advanced to the championship game in the annual Archbold Spiketacular. The Lady ‘Streaks came out with a 2-1 hard fought victory, and the championship trophy over the Lady Rams.
Something told both these teams they would more than likely meet again down the road, tonight would be that night.
The Lady Rams came in winners of seven straight and winning 15 of 16, and a GMC championship Ironically, the last Tinora loss this season was that loss to Archbold.
The Lady ‘Streaks also came in streaking, winners of four straight, 10 of 11, and also a conference title, a 7-0 undefeated NWOAL championship. Their last loss was to Fairview three weeks ago.
A packed house at Defiance High School awaited as fans watched the Lake Flyers defeat the Fairview Apaches in the opener, 3-0, 25-21, 25-15, & 25-18. The Lady Flyers would await the winner of the Tinora vs Archbold match.
Intensity was high in the opening set as the Lady Rams led most of the way, winning the first set 25-23.
The second set was most of the same, intense, pressure packed. Tinora led most of the way, but the Lady Streaks still giving fits throughout tying it at 25, in the end Tinora prevailed to take the set, 27-25. The Lady Rams led 2-0.
Archbold came out blazing in the third set, grabbing an early lead and never looking back, defeating the Lady Rams, 25-22. Tinora still had a 2-1 set lead as teams heading to the fourth set.
The fourth set started with the Lady Rams quickly jumping out to an early lead, only to see the Lady ‘Streaks rally to close the gap to 12-8. After an Emma Chafins point on a tap over, a Makenna Reetz spike gave Tinora a 13-9 lead. Senior Emma Chafins was now serving, and serving she did.
Rewind the tape back to the Sectional opener vs Delta where Chafins served in the third set 17 straight times, giving the Rams 16 straight points.
Fast-forward back to the middle of the fourth set tonight. Serving with a 13-9 lead, The Lady Rams were led by the right arm of Chafins and Makenna Reetz, who seemed to fly through the air at times like Michael Jordan. The senior combo was lethal down the stretch, giving the Lady Rams a 25-9 forth set victory, taking the match 3-1.
With the win, Tinora advances to the District Finals on Wednesday to take on the Lake Lady Flyers, game-time 6:30 pm from Defiance High School.
Tinora improves to 20-4, while Lake has just a solo loss on the year, bringing a 23-1 record to the finals. The Lady Flyers lone loss was to Ottawa Glandorf, the Lady Titans also beat Tinora in game three this season, 3-1.
The loss ended the Archbold season at 20-4, and a NWOAL Championship at 7-0
Emma Chafins was chosen as the Higbea Embroidery Player of the game. Congratulations again, Emma.
And what a way to celebrate birthday 18, Happy Birthday to senior Lady Ram, Quinn Horn!
A great team win yet again, get out to DHS Wednesday and pack the gym to support these ladies!
Note: Technical issues @ DHS thwarted the YouTube broadcast, but thanks to all stuck with us on the last second chance to Facebook. (Others had issues as well)
Tinora Makenna Reetz 11 kills, 5 blocks; Brooklyn Reineke 27 assists, 11 digs, 14/17 serving, 3 aces, 3 blocks, 2 kills; Emma Chafins 23/24 serving, 3 aces, 7 kills, 11 digs; Kjerstin Scott 3 kills, 5 blocks; Logan McQuillin 11 digs; Kaylee Dickinson 12/12 serving, 2 aces, 11/13 serve receive, 3 digs; Quinn Horn 11 kills, 11 digs, 19/19 serving, 2 aces, 14/15 serve receive.
See everyone on Wednesday!
Below video courtesy Mrs. Wells
Pic courtesy Emily Brown
