The Sturgeon Bay Clippers finished their conference schedule in thrilling fashion Thursday night Oct 16th outlasting Peshtigo in a five-set battle on their home court (22–25, 25–20, 25–20, 25–19, 15–12).

 

After dropping the first 2 sets, the Clippers settled in behind strong passing and balanced offensive play to take control the rest of the match. Sturgeon Bay’s resilience and energy showed as they closed out the final sets to secure the victory and end conference play on a high note.

 

Offensively, Izzy Schoeneman added 16 kills on a .300 hitting efficiency, contributing 9 digs and steady serve-receive work. Audrey Harrington led the attack with 13 kills, 11 digs, and a +14 plus/minus performance, swinging aggressively throughout the night. Miya Nell chipped in 7 kills and 10 earned points, while Regan Kasten was efficient at the net with 5 kills with many scrappy plays at the net. Yarrow Goettelman added 3 kills and several key defensive plays long with Cora Frangipane helping the Clippers maintain momentum.

 

Makenna Coyhis directed the offense with precision, tallying 47 assists and 5 digs while keeping Peshtigo’s blockers off balance. The Clippers’ back-row defense was anchored by Schoeneman, Harrington, and Carmody, combining for over 30 digs in the match.

 

Head Coach Mary Harrington praised her team’s grit after the match, saying it was a great way to close out conference play. "The girls kept fighting, trusted each other, and finished strong," Harrington said. "You could feel the confidence building with every set.”

 

With the win, Sturgeon Bay carries solid momentum into postseason play. The Clippers now head to Kewaunee on Tuesday night to open regional play, a rematch opportunity and a second chance to challenge the Storm.