LINCOLN – The Amherst volleyball team used a Friday morning sweep over Tri County dominating the first two sets and then surviving in the third set to advance to their second straight state championship (25-17, 25-12, 30-28)
The first two sets were controlled by Amherst, hitting at a high percentage and committing limited errors to take control. The third set changed though. Tri County came out as a team on a mission in the third set trying to force a fourth. They went up 21-16 late before Amherst stormed back on a 7-0 run to take the lead. Both teams then traded multiple set points before Brooke Bosshamer was able to get the finishing kill and help Amherst win in three 30-28.
On the match, Amherst hit .339 and only had eight attack errors. Bosshamer led the way with 17 kills, five blocks and two aces. Libby Mitchell had 13 kills and Sadie Van Ranken had 11. Tri County hit .113 on the match with Sayber Hoesche leading the way with 14 kills while Claire Schneulle had 10.
Listen to the game here.
Amherst will now meet up with 33-1 Central Valley in the state title. Central Valley swept North Central earlier today (25-19, 25-17, 28-26). Amherst and Central Valley met on October 27th with the Cougars winning in four. First serve tomorrow is at 9 AM and we will have it for you on 93.1 The River and KBEAR 92.3.
