Johnson Creek sweeps Cambria-Friesland 3-0 in season‑opening volleyball match

Johnson Creek's volleyball team opened the season with a decisive 3-0 sweep of Cambria-Friesland, securing early momentum in the district league.

Intense volleyball match between high school teams in Rochester, MN with focused players preparing for a net play.
Photo: Tom Fisk

In the first match of the high‑school volleyball season, Johnson Creek defeated Cambria‑Friesland in straight sets, 25-18, 25-20, 25-16, completing a clean sweep and earning three points in the league standings.

The victory was anchored by senior outside hitter Maya Patel, who tallied 12 kills and served an ace in the second set, while the team's libero, Ethan Liu, recorded eight digs and two digs that sparked transition attacks.

Cambria‑Friesland struggled to find rhythm on serve receive, committing 15 errors across the match, a factor that Johnson Creek capitalised on with aggressive net play and disciplined blocking.

Video: 2-28-17 at Cambria-Friesland
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