(Elk Horn, IA) — The High School Volleyball Playoffs begin tonight in Class 1A as Exira EHK hosts East Union in Region One; coverage on KSOM.
The Spartans lost in the consolation finals in the Rolling Valley Tournament on Thursday and are 10-15 overall. They are led by Senior Super Hitter Taryn Petersen with 337 kills which ranks third in Class 1A. She also has 203 digs, 45 blocks and 33 aces. Exira EHK Head Coach Derek Reischauer have thrown a lot of different defenses at her
Reischauer says that Petersen will need some help for the Spartans to advance and he says there are several girls who have stepped up their offense in the later part of the season
East Union is 18-16 and led by three big hitters — Junior Hayleigh Cooley has 273 kills, Sophomore Zoey Tessum 272 kills plus Senior Marlys Mitchell 176 kills. Reischauer says the Eagles have a height advantage but that is no different from any game
East Union visits Exira EHK in the first round of Region One; the winner meets the top seed and #1 ranked Ankeny Christian Eagles. First serve at 7:00, coverage on 96.5 FM KSOM and audio at westerniowatoday.com.
Complete Interview with Head Coach Derek Reischauer
