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.
