M-ettes win three of four

The Malta M-ettes Volleyball team improved there conference record last week winning three of their four games.

The M-ettes had two double-headers last week, the first being against the Poplar Indians on Wednesday, October 14, in Malta. The M-ettes won the first match in three sets. The scores were 25-11, 25-17, and, 25-20.

"We were a little slow and could've been faster but we got the win, and it's a good thing," M-ette Captain Kaylee Bishop said.

Senior Co-Captain Sidney Meeks explained that the team was slower out of the gates because of their earlier than usual start time.

Malta was led by Justine Lamb who had 14 of Malta's 28 kills and one block. Erica Smith had 11 of Malta's 48 digs and 10 of Malta's 26 assists. Meeks had four of Malta's 16 aces.

"We were swinging really hard at the net and that was a very big key to our game," Co-Captain Smith said. "It felt good."

In Malta's second game against Poplar, Malta won 3-0. The scores were 25-16, 25-13, and 25-14.

The M-ettes were led by Meeks, who had seven of Malta's 28 kills and seven of the team's 19 aces. Lauren Tuss had 13 of Malta's 25 assists and Smith had six of the team's 26 digs.

"In the last couple of weeks, Coach Tasha Hines has been switching players around defensively, which has worked out well for the M-ettes.

"I think it has helped out a lot," Bishop said. "We are moving a lot faster. It's easier to know who goes where and there is not as much complication and confusion."

Meeks said that playing in a double-header wasn't too bad because they only played six sets that night.

"I wasn't tired and it didn't seem like it was that long," Meeks said. "It was just slow."

With another double-header only a few days away, the captains were asked how they can push through and compete well against Wolf Point.

"We have to stay confident, be positive, keep talking and hustling and I think we will be okay," Smith said.

Malta's only loss last week came in the opening match against the Wolf Point Wolves in Wolf Point on Saturday, October 17. The scores were 25-12 WP, 25-22 MAL, 25-20 WP, 25-20 MAL, and 15-12 WP.

Malta was led by Bishop who had nine of Malta's 35 kills. Lamb had three of Malta's five blocks. Tuss had 18 of Malta's 32 assists, Allie Kunze had 14 of Malta's 69 digs, and Smith had four of Malta's 14 aces.

The M-ettes were able to leave Wolf Point on a great note as they were able to defeat the Lady Wolves in three sets in game two of their double-header. The scores were 25-18, 26-24, and 25-22.

The M-ettes were led by Kunze who had 11 of Malta's 36 kills. Libero Kylie Hunter had 18 of the team's 61 digs. Smith had 17 of Malta's 34 assists, Meeks had two aces and Skylie Lefdahl had three of seven team blocks.

This week, the M-ettes will face Glasgow on Thursday, October 22, at 4 p.m. in Malta.