RAPID CITY, SD – The Central High School girls volleyball team battled through three sets Tuesday night against Stevens High School, showing strong effort at the net and continuing to fight for points throughout the match.

Central Cobblers had several players contribute during the match, with strong attacks, blocks, serves and defensive plays helping keep the team competitive. Stevens ultimately came away with a 3-0 victory, winning the sets 25-17, 25-15 and 25-13.

Central opened the first set with an early point after Stevens missed a serve. The Cobblers continued to battle through several long rallies, including a strong save by #18 Reagan Page, who helped keep the ball in play. Stevens eventually won the rally, but Central continued working to create opportunities.

#9 Elsa Tibke got Central on the board with a point, while #15 Leah Landry followed with a strong attack. Central continued finding success at the net, with #2 Grace Steele recording points with successful spikes.

The Cobblers also picked up points through their blocking game. #15 Landry added a block, while #12 Piper Christensen and #7 Dream Niedringhaus each contributed blocks for Central. #20 Addyson Stauffacher added another point with a spike, and #9 Tibke finished another play with a successful attack.

Stevens was able to maintain its advantage and closed out the opening set 25-17.

Central came back ready to compete in the second set. The Cobblers earned a point on a dead ball before #18 Page helped Central score another point on serve.

Central’s defense at the net continued to make an impact. #15 Landry recorded a block for another Cobbler point, while #2 Steele added a point with a spike. #9 Tibke also delivered a successful attack as Central looked for a way to close the gap.

Stevens continued to control the scoreboard, however, eventually taking the second set 25-15 and moving within one set of finishing the match.

Central did not let up in the third set. #9 Tibke opened the scoring with a spike, while #15 Landry added a point on serve. #12 Christensen followed with a successful attack, and #11 Emme Simmons contributed with a well-placed tip over the net.

#15 Landry added another point with a tip, while #9 Tibke recorded another successful spike. Central continued to battle through the final points, but Stevens eventually secured the third set 25-13.

Although Central came up short, the Cobblers showed plenty of fight throughout the match. Their ability to score through spikes, blocks, tips and serves gave the team several bright moments as it looks to build on the experience moving forward.

Final: Stevens 3, Central 0 — 25-17, 25-15, 25-13.