Maddie Foutz was all of the floor for the Bayfield High School volleyball team Thursday against Alamosa. She led BHS’ serve receiving efforts and picked up four aces.
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Kirstie Hillyer led BHS with 11 kills while adding six aces in a 3-0 win over Alamosa on Thursday on Senior Night. She didn’t get a ton of opportunities, as the Wolverines picked up 20 aces in the win. BHS closes its season Thursday at Monte Vista.
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Ashlyn Schulder helped BHS to a 3-0 win over Alamosa in her final game on BHS’ home floor. Caitlyn Phelps (left) finished with four kills in the match. BHS plays Thursday at Monte Vista to close out the regular season.
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<br>Kristie Hillyer, of Bayfield High School,knocks the ball over the net against Alamosa High School while playing on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Jenna Sirios, left, and Tessa Powell, of Bayfield High School, go up to block the shot of Megan Meyers, of Alamosa High School while playing on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Jenna Sirios, left, and Kristie Hillyer, of Bayfield High School, go up to block the shot of Miranda Glowczewski, of Alamosa High School while playing on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Ashlyn Schulder, of Bayfield High sets the ball as teammate Caitlyn Phelps looks on while playing against Alamosa High School while playing on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Madeleine Foutz of Bayfield High sets the ball while playing against Alamosa High School on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Suzie Rhodes, left, and Kristie Hillyer, of Bayfield High School, go up to block the shot of Abby Golson, of Alamosa High School while playing on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Bayfield head coach Terene Foutz talks with Tessa Powell while playing against Alamosa High School on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Caitlyn Phelps of Bayfield High, sets the ball as teammate Madeleine Foutz, looks on while playing against Alamosa High School on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Kristie Hillyer, of Bayfield High School,goes up for a block against Alamosa High School while playing on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Kristie Hillyer, of Bayfield High School, fires off a shot against Alamosa High School while playing on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
Jenna Sirios, of Bayfield High School, goes up against Alamosa High School while playing on Thursday night at BHS. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald
It’s a good thing the Bayfield High School volleyball team wasn’t dealing blackjack.
The Wolverines would have lost a lot of money, turning up 20 aces in a 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-9) win over Alamosa on Thursday in Bayfield.
“We had a really good goal of not missing any (serves),” BHS senior Tessa Powell, daughter of Bill and Elaine Powell, said. “It wasn’t just about getting it over; we wanted to ace them. We wanted to put it in holes to best suit our side.”
Powell dropped in two aces late in the third set, while Suzie Rhodes led the team with seven.
Maddi Foutz opened the second set with four aces in a six-point run before an error ended it.
“The kids put in thousands of reps (in practice) in competitive situations, and every day when they come in to serve there’s a different challenge,” BHS head coach Terene Foutz said.
The primary challenge for BHS (15-3, 7-0 Intermountain League) was overcoming the emotion of the pre-game senior night presentation and focusing on the match.
Foutz talked to her team about handling the situation during the week leading up to the match, and was grateful it occurred before the 15 minute warm up, which gave the Wolverines time to settle down.
Right-side hitter Jenna Sirios didn’t need it. She opened the first set with four out of her five kills and helped set the tone of the match early.
“I thought it would be harder, but my support here has been so great,” said Sirios, daughter of Bonny and Dug Sirios. “It was a relief to play the game.”
Kirstie Hillyer led BHS with 12 kills while also picking up six aces and a block.
The Wolverines didn’t stuff many balls for points, but their blockers intimidated Alamosa’s (6-14, 3-2 IML) hitters into errors and easier digs for their defenders.
“They don’t let anything hit the floor with their libero,” Alamosa head coach Amber Ullery said. “It’s amazing.”
BHS finished its home season 5-1.
The Wolverines will finish their regular season Thursday at Monte Vista looking to finish IML play a perfect 8-0 without dropping a set.
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