Triton Central

TC VOLLEYBALL FALLS TO MT. VERNON. The Triton Central volleyball team battled on the road Thursday night but ultimately fell to Mt. Vernon 3-1. The Tigers opened the match with a marathon first set, narrowly falling 30-28. Mt. Vernon then took the second set 25-9 to take a 2-0 lead. Triton Central responded in the third set, earning a 25-20 victory to extend the match. Mt. Vernon closed out the night with a 25-14 win in the fourth set to secure the 3-1 victory. Ashlyn Hittle led the Tigers with eight kills, while Lucy May added six. Savanna Plew contributed five kills and four blocks, while Addy Gibbs recorded five blocks. Anna Kemper finished with 18 assists and a team-high seven aces. Alaina Darlage anchored the defense with 15 digs and added three aces, while Kate Collier contributed 10 digs. The loss moves the varsity Tigers to 12-8 on the season. JV Tigers Fall to Mt. Vernon The Triton Central JV squad also fell to Mt. Vernon, dropping a 2-0 decision. Mt. Vernon won the opening set 25-16 before taking the second set 25-19. Ryn West, Adyson Wright and Brenli Reguli led the Tigers with three kills each. Ella Weaver recorded 10 assists, while Kaylynn Alexander contributed eight digs. Alexander and Aisla Rush each added two aces. Both Triton Central squads will look to bounce back Monday night when the Tigers travel to Seymour to play Trinity Lutheran. The JV match is scheduled for 6 PM, with the varsity match to follow.