Hillcrest Girls Volleyball Continues Dominant Streak with Sweep Over Ashby
Comet volleyball maintained their perfect record on Thursday night with a commanding 3-0 sweep of conference rival Ashby. In another stellar performance, the Comets haven’t dropped a single set all season, continuing to showcase their growing unity and competitive edge honed over the summer.
Hillcrest stormed through the match with set scores of 25-12, 25-6, and 25-13, dominating from the opening serve to the final point. The team’s cohesive play and was evident on the court as they executed flawlessly, racking up 17 total aces and demonstrating their dominance across the board.
Senior leadership played a pivotal role in the victory, with Tri-Captains Emily Adams, Kaia Miller, and Ruby Peterson guiding the team both on and off the court. Emily Adams contributed 6 kills, 5 digs, and 3 set assists, while Ruby Peterson was the key playmaker with 15 set assists and 7 digs, adding 2 kills of her own. Kaia Miller was a force at the service line, racking up 3 aces and 2 kills, all while solidifying the team’s defense with 2 digs.
Elsa Retzlaff had a standout performance, serving a perfect 100% and leading the team with 7 aces, continuing her season-long streak of sharp, aggressive serving. Meanwhile, Kenzie Miller’s 7 kills anchored the front row attack, and Eva Tjelta’s defense added strength with 5 digs and 2 ace serves.
Head coach Debi Foss praised her team’s resilience and teamwork, especially the contributions from the senior class. “Tonight was all about our Seniors: Tri-Captains Emily Adams, Kaia Miller, and Ruby Peterson, as well as Eva Tjelta, Kate Olstad, and Bergen Beck,” said Foss. “I was able to shuffle the line-ups and it didn’t disrupt our team chemistry. I’m so proud of how everyone is working together and how the girls can handle the changes in personnel. Our bench was also full of spirit tonight, and I told the girls I wanted to ‘bottle up the sweetness.’ Joy for each other!”
Foss also highlighted how the team has been working on galvanizing their unity throughout the summer. "Our girls have worked all summer to build this unified spirit, and it’s showing in every set we play. Their joy, commitment, and chemistry on and off the court have been key to our success.”
The Comets are now looking ahead to the rest of their season, with the goal of continuing their streak and building on the momentum they’ve generated. As they remain undefeated, they are proving that their strength lies in their talent, collective determination, and unbreakable commitment to the team.