Huskies Eliminate Knights In Subdistrict Play

West Holt is just two wins away from a state tournament berth.

They took one step closer on Monday when they avenged a conference tournament loss to North Central by taking them down in the opening round of the D1-6 tournament in Niobrara. The Huskies were victorious in straight sets 25-17, 25-23, 25-23. 

They took the first set in convincing fashion. However, the Knights wouldn't go away quietly going toe-to-toe with West Holt in the second set, eventually taking a 20-16 lead. Eventually, West Holt tied the set up at 22 before charging to the win. In set three, both teams continued to battle before West Holt took a 14-11 lead. The Huskies clung to the lead before North Central tied it up again at 23. However, two straight points gave West Holt the win and another night of volleyball. 

Bailey Kraus led the Husky attack, putting down 11 kills. Madisyn Steinkraus added eight more and Caitlin Butterfield and Jenae Osborne each recorded seven. Steinkraus also did damage from the serving line, recording four aces. 

The Huskies will now take on Elgin Public/Pope John on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Niobrara in the subdistrict final.