The Sturgeon Bay Clippers put on a strong performance at home, defeating the Gibraltar Vikings 3–1 in a match that featured big swings, strong serving runs, and gritty defense. After taking the first two sets, Gibraltar fought back to claim Set 3, but the Clippers responded with poise and closed out the match in Set 4 to secure the win.

 

Offensively, Miya Nell was efficient and steady, finishing with nine kills and a hitting percentage above .300 in multiple sets, making the most of her swings. Regan Kasten chipped in 7 kills across the night, hitting for .500 in stretches and giving Sturgeon Bay another reliable option in the offense. Yarrow Goettleman added nine kills of her own, including a couple of key momentum swings late in rallies. She also tallied two service aces, showing her ability to impact both at the net and behind the line. Audrey Harrington powered the offense with a match-high 16 kills, swinging aggressively from both pins and the back row. She added four aces, keeping Gibraltar under pressure from the service line. Izzy Schoeneman was a true two-way standout, tallying 13 kills at the net while also digging double-digit balls in the back row. Her all-around effort gave the Clippers energy in key rallies.

 

From the service line, Bristol Will sparked the Clippers with her serving, delivering 4 aces that gave Sturgeon Bay runs of momentum.

 

Defensively, Sofie Carmody was rock-solid in serve receive. Schoeneman’s digging and Harrington’s back-row presence anchored the defense, with Nell and Carmody adding consistency to extend rallies. 

 

The Clippers showed balanced contributions across their lineup: Harrington leading with power, Schoeneman excelling as a two-way player, Nell and Kasten swinging efficiently, and Goettleman providing kills and aces. Bristol’s serving runs and Sofia’s steady play rounded out the team’s effort.

 

With the 3–1 win, Sturgeon Bay proved they can both dominate early and finish strong, building momentum as the season continues.