By John George
New York Mills got their first look at the defending Park Region champs, Sebeka, Thursday night at the Sports Center. They probably didn't like what they saw.
Although the match was close at times, the Trojans went away with a 3-1 win (25-13, 25-22, 18-25, 25-20).
Sebeka returned five starter's from last year's conference champs, including Park Region Defensive Player of the Year, Bridget Martini and top setter, Adrienne Nelson (both juniors).
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Hannah Rutten led NY?Mills with 10 kills, five blocks and 11 digs.
Bobbi Smith had a solid night with five kills, five blocks and four digs. Lauren Johnson had four kills, four blocks and 16 digs, as well as a pair of aces and an assist.
The Trojan's also won last year's meeting, 3-1 in Sebeka.
Bagley Tournament
New York Mills will play in the Bagley Tournament Saturday. Teams at the tournament include: Bagley, NY?Mills, Laporte, Carlton, Clearbrook-Gonvik, East Grand Forks, Fosston, Warroad and Red Lake Falls. The Eagles will begin pool play against C-G at 9 a.m., followed by a 10:15 a.m. game against EGF.
Thursday, September 18
Sebeka 3, New York Mills 1
(25-13, 25-22, 18-25, 25-20)
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Eagles--(Kills-Digs-Blocks)--Morgan Kahilainen (0-7-2), Kimberlee Erickson (2-2-2), Betsy Bernu (0-9-0), Bobbi Smith (5-4-5), Hannah Rutten (10-11-5), Nicole Nebosis (0-11-0), Lauren Rud (0-2-0), RaeAnna Salo (0-1-0), Betsy Helmeke (7-0-0), Molly Wallgren (0-1-0), Alicia Boe (0-1-0), Lauren Johnson (4-16-4).
Assists--Kahilainen 18, Rud 7, Johnson 1.
Aces--Nebosis 3, Helmeke 2, Johnson 2, Rud 1, Wallgren 1.
