GHV falls to Forest City in Regional Tournament

Forest City ended Garner-Hayfield-Ventura’s volleyball season in the opening round of the Class 3A Regional Tournament held in Forest City on Monday night, Oct. 26.

The Indians came ready to play and pounced on the Cardinals in three matches, 25-12, 26-6 an 25-18.

Hannah Lau led the Cardinals with six kills.  Carlie Knutson and Taylor Gerdes had four kills apiece.

Sydney Childress led the team in assists with 13.  She also had seven digs.

Knutson had five digs, while Childress contributed four.

Picking up one ace serve apiece was Knutson, Jacki Van Oort, and Bamrick.

“Even though we did not have a winning season, the girls improved their play throughout the season.  They were a coachable group of girls who were committed to being part of a team,” said Coach Kelsey Steffens.

The Cardinals will say goodbye to five seniors, Sydney Childress, Payton Bamrick, Katie Rasmusson, Taryn Carolus and Miranda Jackson.

“This year there was a solid group of underclassmen on the team, so that is encouraging to bring back some experience for next year,” said Steffens.

The Cardinals ended their season with a record of 6-18.