The Cook County Vikings’ volleyball team has been in the gym practicing hard for their new season. Although the schedule is jam-packed, at 14 games it is shorter than usual because of the pandemic. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
What a way to start a season! The Cook County Vikings volleyball team played 3A Esko at home last Thursday evening and gave the Eskimos a good fight before falling 3-0.
Unfortunately, because of rules surrounding COVID-19, no fans or parents were allowed to see the action on the floor.
In the first game, the Vikings fell 25-18 and then lost a competitive second game, 25-19. The contest ended when the Vikings lost the third game 25-12.
Katie Peck led the way for the Vikings, finishing with eight kills and three set assists.
Talya Gregg had eight kills, five-set assists, Brenna Stark 25 set assists, and Zoë Johnson 10 kills for the Eskimos.
Captaining this year’s squad are Molly LaVigne, a setter/ libero, and Paisley Smith, a middle hitter.
The other varsity players and their positions are Charlet Waver, outside hitter; RaeAnne Silence, defensive specialist; Morgan Starkey, outside hitter; Sadie Wilson, setter and libero; Kamryn Johnson, opposite hitter/ DE; Emmalli Myers, OPP/ setter; Rhonnie Poyirier, OPP; Katie Peck, middle hitter; Christiana Mendivil, OPP.
Vikings face South Ridge at home
If the Vikings played well against Esko, they made the South Ridge Panthers claw and scratch for every point.
The South Ridge Panthers came to Grand Marais on October 12 to face the Vikings in a matchup of two up and coming volleyball teams in the Pam Taylor gymnasium.
Southridge took the first game 25-17, but the Vikings battled back in the second game, falling 25-23, and then fell 25-20 in two very close games.
Sadie Wilson led the Vikings with 21 digs. Paisley Smith finished with six kills and four ace serves and Morgan Starkey ended her night with 17 digs.
Raina Schneider led Southridge with 11 kills and three blocks. Bella Schneider had 28 set assists and Adella Olesiak 23 digs for the Panthers.
The Vikings travel to Silver Bay on October 20 to face the Silver Bay Mariners in a matchup of two Northshore rivals. Then two days later, take the bus to Two Harbors to play the Agates. Both games should be competitive with each team very familiar with each other. Go Vikings!
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