The Sturgeon Bay Clippers varsity volleyball team battled through an intense five-set match against St. Mary Catholic on Thursday night, October 22, ultimately falling 3–2 in a hard-fought WIAA regional tournament matchup.
The Clippers came out strong, taking the opening two sets 25–22 and 26–24. Sturgeon Bay’s aggressive offensive play and strong serving helped the team build an early 2–0 advantage. However, St. Mary Catholic fought back, taking the third set 25–21 and the fourth 25–23 to force a decisive fifth set.
In a closely contested final set, the Clippers continued to battle but ultimately fell 15–12, bringing their postseason run to an end.
Audrey Harrington led the Clippers offensively with a match-high 27 kills, adding three service aces, 10
digs, and one block. Harrington delivered several key offensive performances throughout the match, including nine kills in both the second and third sets.
Izzy Schoeneman contributed 21 kills and 13 digs, providing another strong offensive presence for Sturgeon Bay. Schoeneman recorded six kills in the fourth set and remained a consistent contributor throughout the five-set battle.
Auna Anderson added nine kills, three blocks, four digs, and two service aces. Anderson provided important contributions at the net and from the service line.
Setter Makenna Coyhis directed the Clippers’ offense with 64 assists, while also recording seven digs, two kills, and two service aces.
Defensively, Reen Walker anchored the back row with a team-high 26 digs, consistently helping the Clippers extend rallies and create offensive opportunities. Jericha Reynolds added seven digs and one service ace.
Prudence Goettleman contributed three kills and one block, while Genevieve Austed added two kills.
The Clippers finished the match with 64 kills, eight service aces, and five recorded blocks.
Despite the disappointing finish, Sturgeon Bay demonstrated determination and resilience throughout the five-set contest, closing its season with a competitive postseason performance.
Set scores: Sturgeon Bay vs. St. Mary Catholic: 25–22, 26–24, 21–25, 23–25, 12–15.
