RAPID CITY, SD – Central and Douglas faced off Tuesday night at Central High School in Rapid City in a competitive four-set volleyball match. Central won the first two sets, Douglas took the third, and Central finished with a win in the fourth set to take the match.

The match featured points from serves, spikes, kills and blocks, along with several strong defensive plays from both teams.

Central took the first set 25-22. Central #4 Myken Gerdeman recorded a serve point, followed by a spike from #9 Elsa Tibke #15 Leah Landry added a spike point, while #8 Braelynn Brown recorded a kill. Central also made several saves during rallies that helped keep plays going.

Douglas answered with several points of its own. Two points came after Central balls went out, while Douglas #23 Jayden Gray recorded a kill. #1 Emma Odegard also added a point with a block. Central finished the set with a 25-22 win.

The second set ended with Central again taking the set, this time 25-20.

Central recorded an early point off a serve and added a block point. Brown recorded an ace, while Landry added another block point. Central Tibke and #7 Dream Niedringhaus each recorded spike points, and #5 Mara Brewer added a serve point.

Douglas continued to put points on the board with its blocking and attacking. Douglas recorded two block points, including a point from Odegard. #9 Miley Archer added a spike point, while #21 Ryli LaJoie and #15 Isyss Brave Heart combined for another block point. Central took the second set 25-20.

Douglas came back in the third set and won 25-19.

Central Tibke recorded multiple spike points, while #2 Grace Steele also added a spike point. Central Gerdeman and Landry combined for a block during the set.

Douglas responded with points from its offense and defense. #4 Ashlyn Blasius made an important defensive save, while Archer and LaJoie combined for a block. LaJoie later recorded a kill. Brave Heart  added a tip for a point and later recorded a spike.

Douglas’ 25-19 win in the third set sent the match to a fourth set.

The fourth set finished 25-19 in favor of Central.

Central Gerdeman opened the set with an ace, while Gerdeman and Niedringhaus also added spike points.

Douglas continued to compete for each point. #6 Jillian Vernon made an impressive save, while #8 Caralyn Gray recorded a serve point. Archer added a spike point, and Jayden Gray recorded a block point. 

Central finished the game winning 25-19.