Volleyball season ends in section semifinal defeat

  • Seniors Samantha Swenson and Ruby Lord-Moreland wait for an oncoming serve

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  • The Royals wait for a teammate when coming together for a huddle

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  • Sophomore Jasmyn Martin and Samantha Ostenso serve as the Royals warm up for the match

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  • Samantha Swenson, Ruby Lord-Moreland and Jasmyn Martin set up at the net

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  • Royals celebrate after gaining a point off a kill

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  • A Royal celebration after gaining a point off the Trojans

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  • The Royals celebrate after a well earned point

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  • Senior captain Ingrid Werner serves for the Royals

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  • Seniors Audrey Erickson and Carissa Hilgers get ready to pass

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  • After loss to the Wayzata Trojans the Royals support each other on the court

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Morgan Downing, Staff Reporter
Oct 29, 2014

Last night, the volleyball team lost in the section semifinals to the Wayzata Trojans 0-3.

In the first set, the Trojans ran out to a quick 9-1 lead. After a timeout, the Royals fought back and caused the game to go overtime. Despite the efforts of the Royals, Wayzata took the set by a score of 28-26.

In the second set, the Trojans again jumped out to a quick lead, but the Royals came back to tie the score at 20. However, the Trojans were able to push through and went on to win 25-20.

The third set was difficult for the Royals. The Trojans were leading 20-9 when the Royals called a quick timeout, came back strong, and brought the game within seven points. However, Wayzata ended the Royals 8-0 run and won the set and match 25-17.

Despite the hard loss to the Trojans, the Royals have many reasons to be pleased with their season including a 19-game winning streak and four consecutive tournament wins.

The Wayzata Trojans will play Eden Prairie on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School for the Lake Conference section title.