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by CHRIS PETERSON
Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at [email protected] or 406-892-2151. | September 13, 2017 8:51 AM

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Angelica Street sets the ball.

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Trista Cowan with a dig.

The Columbia Falls volleyball team went 1-2 on the week.

Last Tuesday, the Wildkats lost to Libby, 25-18, 25-17, 25-12 in their home opener, then bounced back to beat Ronan on the road Thursday, 25-11, 25-10, 25-22, but lost to Stevensville Saturday at home in five sets, 25-19, 19-25, 23-25, 25-16, 15-12.

Ryley Kehr led the Kats with 12 kills against the Yellowjackets.

Angelica Street had 15 digs.

The young Kats squad had a lead in the second set, but couldn’t hold on, making a few too many errors.

“We are learning from each match and then adjusting accordingly. I’m proud of these girls for working hard and competing like they have been,” coach Jolandie Brooks said.

Kehr had 11 kills against Ronan to lead the Kats as well. Hannah Schweikert, a freshman, had 20 of the team’s 21 assists.

The girls host travel to Whitefish Thursday for a conference showdown.

Games start at 4:15 p.m.

Kats v. Stevi

Columbia Falls — Kills 43 (Ryley Kehr 12), Blocks 10 (Kehr 4), Digs 72 (Angelica Street 15), Assists 31 (Hannah Schweikert 30), Aces 7 (Savvy Ellis 3).

Stevensville — Stats not available

Kats v. Libby

Libby

Kills — 48 (Jessika Jones, Brooklyn Rainer 11); Blocks — 3 (Emily Mossburg 3); Assists — 38 (Alli Collins 33); Digs — 61 (Emma Gruber 18); Aces — 6 (Emma Gruber 2)

Columbia Falls

Kills — 9 (Ryley Kehr, Stella Bistodeau 3); Blocks — 8 (Kehr 3); Assists — 7 (Hannah Schweikert 7); Digs — 27 (Angellica Street 7); Aces — 5 (Savvy Ellis 2)

Kats v. Ronan

C. Falls: Kills 25 (Ryley Kehr 11). Blocks 6 (Kehr 2, Savvy Ellis 2). Digs 47 (Tallia Sova 10). Assists 21 (Hannah Schweikert 20). Aces 7 (Schweikert 4).

Ronan: Kills 16 (Louetta Conko-Camel 8). Blocks 2 (Madeline McCrea 2). Digs 58 (Conko-Camel 17). Assists 15 (Tiana Ulutoa 15). Aces 2 (Marissa Mock 1, Bailee Delaurante 1).

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