COLEMAN, Wis. — Morgan Borchardt led the Niagara offense with 11 service aces, as the Lady Badgers defeated Marinette-Oconto Conference foe Coleman, 3-0 (25-15, 29-27, 25-15) on Tuesday.

“Tonight, we had a rematch against Coleman, and at times it was a battle. At one point in set No. 2 we were down, 17-23, and came back to win the set, 29-27,” said Niagara head coach Carol St. Arnauld.

“I’m proud of my girl’s perseverance and drive to succeed. Our defense did a great job anticipating the play, and overall our serve receive is improving,” St. Arnauld added. “This team is really coming together, and I am looking forward to seeing them continue to push themselves.”

The Badgers will return to action tonight, in a varsity only match versus M&O Conference foe Oneida Nation, beginning at 7 p.m. Niagara will then prepare for competition in the New Holstein Invitational on Sept. 25.

Niagara Stats

Isabel Wells: 3 assists, 2 digs

Erin Lukowicz: 1 kill, 1 assist, 4 digs

Lily Loukus: 1 kill, 2 assists, 1 dig

Steph Maes: 1 dig

Morgan Borchardt: 11 aces, 8 kills, 13 assists, 5 digs

Abby Wells: 1 ace, 2 assists, 8 digs

Bailey Pearson: 2 aces, 7 kills, 1 block, 2 assists, 5 digs

Beau Anderson: 1 kill

Mallory Sanicki: 3 kills

Emma Brasure: 4 aces, 2 kills, 3 digs

FLORENCE 3,

ELCHO 1

FLORENCE, Wis. — Florence dominated the first two sets for a 3-1 volleyball win (25-12, 25-10, 20-25, 25-10) over the visiting Elcho Hornets on Tuesday.

The LadyCats were originally scheduled to play Phelps, but that game was moved to Sept. 30.

“I have been preaching to the girls to attack and hit the ball,” said Florence coach Teresa Chrisman. “When we are aggressive and hit the ball, the outcome is great. We came out strong in the first two sets and then became too relaxed and complacent in the third. We re-grouped and played our volleyball in the fourth.”

Morgan Tomczak led the way with 19 kills, two tip kills and a block.

“We have been trying new things to attempt to get a more balanced hitting attack,” Chrisman said. “Bella Millan has been making improvements every time she hits the floor. Tonight she came through with some excellent hitting with no hitting errors. Morgan Tomczak continues to be our leader at the net.”

Millan had five kills and 100% serving with 19 serves.

“Maddie Johnson has been improving her set placement and had 21 assists and 100 percent serving,” Chrisman said.

“I hope to keep building and improving every day and hope to just show up and show what we are capable of at the Forest Park Invitational on Saturday,” she added.