WILLMAR - Morgan Gronli had 13 kills and three solo blocks to help lead Ridgewater to a three-set victory over Minnesota West on Wednesday at Ridgewater College.
Ridgewater won 25-16, 25-18 and 25-19. The victory avenges a Warriors' three-set loss at Minnesota West earlier in the season.
Lexi Vos finished with six kills and two ace blocks, and Staci Banks and Sarah Sulflow combined for 28 of the Warriors' 29 set assists.
Jessica Lemke had four kills and 21 digs.
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Serving (aces): Baylee Larsen 1 ... Set assists: Staci Banks 16, Sarah Sulflow 12 ... Hitting (kills): Banks 3, Larsen 5, Jessica Lemke 4, Sulflow 2, Lexi Vos 6, Morgan Gronli 13 ... Blocking (aces): Gronli 3, Vos 2, Larsen 1 ... Digs (5 or more): Banks 7, Hannah Nelson 10, Lemke 21, Sulflow 7, Gronli 10, Cate Haug 8
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Atchison to join
Moorhead Hall
Former Willmar and Clara City coach Brad Atchison is one of four Moorhead High School graduates who will be inducted into the school's Hall of Honor on Saturday, Oct. 6 during a ceremony at Minnesota State University - Moorhead.
Atchison graduated from Moorhead High School in 1973. During high school he participated in football, basketball, baseball and track. Atchison taught and coached in Clara City for 18 years and Willmar for 22 years. Atchison's career record was 589-249, ranking sixth in all-time wins among girls basketball coaches in Minnesota.
Atchison will be inducted along with Chuck Gulsvig, Lynne A. Kovash and Glenn R. Melvey.
Limited tickets for the ceremony are available and must be purchased by Tuesday, Oct. 2. The ceremony begins at 5 p.m. on Oct. 6. Call Dean Haugo at 218-284-2346.
