Upper Lake advances to North Coast Section quarterfinals with 25-15, 25-19, 25-15 win
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UPPER LAKE >> Freshman Marina Quiett had service runs of seven points in the first set and eight points in the third set as the Upper Lake Cougars, seeded third in the North Coast Section Division 4 volleyball playoff field, dispatched 14th seed Roseland University Prep 25-15, 25-19, 25-15 on Wednesday night in Upper Lake.
The victory moves the Cougars (16-5) into the quarterfinal round Saturday against No. 6 seed Encinal (14-12) of Alameda. Game time is 1 p.m. at the Upper Lake gym.
“Girls did great tonight covering and hustling as a team,” Upper Lake head coach Fawn Rave said. “We had some great swings.”
Aubree Sperber led the Cougars up front with 11 kills and six blocks. She also had five digs and one ace.
“Aubree Sperber had a great night at the net,” Rave said.
Alyssa John added seven kills, seven digs, two blocks, two assists and one ace. Quiett had 16 service points overall to go along with six aces, 12 digs and four kills.
Other Upper Lake leaders were Rilee Sperber with 14 assists and one ace, Jordyn Parker with seven kills, five blocks and five digs, Kenzie Foley with 11 assists, and Bristol Stiritz with eight digs.
“I’m very proud of all the girls’ hustle and teamwork tonight,” Rave said.
If the Cougars prevail Saturday, they’ll advance to the semifinals Wednesday against the winner of a quarterfinal-round match between No. 2 College Prep and No. 7 El Cerrito. If El Cerrito pulls off the upset, the higher-seeded Cougars would host that match.
Im veryproud of all the girls hustle and team work tonight! Rilee Sperber 1 ace 14 assist Jordyn Parker 7 kills 5 blocks 5 digs Marina Quiett 6 aces 16 service points 4 kills 12 digs Kenzie Foley 11 assit Bristol Stiritz 8digs
