SAUK RAPIDS — Mikaela Chandler’s 3.5 blocks helped the Brainerd Warriors to 12 blocks total as they swept the Sauk Rapids Storm 3-0 in Thursday’s Central Lakes Conference match.
“The night belonged to our blocking,” Warriors head coach Jared Diem said. “Our middle hitters and right side generated 20 points off blocking tonight. Mikaela Chandler was just alive out there, making great decisions, blocking well, and swinging hard when we needed it.”
The victory stopped Brainerd’s three-match losing streak.
Chandler and Heather Fletcher each posted eight kills and Paige Rivers added four ace serves.
“Paige had a great night of serving, showing great confidence,” said Diem. “She was just in a rhythm.”
Sauk Rapids 22 23 23
Brainerd 25 25 25
Brainerd statistics
Courtney Ryan 6 kills, 6 digs, 2 blocks
Taylor Johnshoy 2 kills, 2 ace serves, 13 digs, .5 block
Mikaela Chandler 8 kills, 3.5 blocks
Heather Fletcher 8 kills, 2 blocks
Hannah Kangas 1 dig, 8 set assists
Jenna Degen 1 kill, 2 ace serves, 3 digs, .5 block, 16 set assists
Madison Stall 1 ace serve, 10 digs
Paige Rivers 4 ace serves, 1 dig
Faith Kassulker 3 kills, 3.5 blocks
Conference: Brd 5-5. Overall: Brd 11-12. Next: Brainerd hosts St. Cloud Apollo 7 p.m. Tuesday.
