Straight to the point: Dreadnaughts use youth, depth to defeat Lincoln in volleyball

The Dexter volleyball team won two close games and then completed the sweep over Lincoln on Thursday night: 25-23, 26-24, 25-16.

Falling behind immediately in the first set, Dexter struggled to get rhythm with a new lineup including four new players from the JV team. The Dreadnaughts trailed the entire set until senior Hanna Quinn served three, of her match leading four, aces.

The second set went similarly as Dexter continued to struggle to build connection on the court.

“Falling behind 19-24, we came out of a timeout focused on defense in order to force our offense,” said Dexter Coach Paula Palmer Burns. “We tied it up and went ahead with overpass kills from newcomer (sophomore) Ali Parachek and with senior Paige Sayler adding kills through Lincoln’s block and smart coverage. Lily Burns contributed smart court sense and five digs to add to the momentum to carry us into the next set.”

Riding the momentum into the third set, Dexter led the entire third game behind junior Savannah Smith’s outstanding serve receive of a 2.25, her offense on the left side, and her three blocks at the net.

“I am so proud of the way the entire program stepped up to fill out the varsity roster to compete while we have key players sidelined,” Burns said. “They believe in each other; trust each other; work hard for each other.  Tonight was a testament to the culture of our program, how every person is focused and committed to improving and serving their role when called.”
Dexter stats
Sophomore libero Maria Demerell with 17 digs
Junior setter Braedy Wineman with 19 assists, 11 digs, 10 kills.
Senior outside Jamie Giese 15 digs, six kills, and two service aces.
Senior middle Hanna Quinn added six kills hitting a 0.545 on the night.
Sophomore middle Ali Parachek had seven kills hitting a 0.412.
Sophomore setter Lana Burns added 16 assists.
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