SPEARFISH, S.D. — In her final game in a Spearfish volleyball uniform, senior outside hitter Addie Keller delivered a career-best performance Tuesday night, leading Spearfish to a 25-20, 25-20, 25-17 sweep of Douglas in the Spartans’ regular-season finale at Spearfish High School.
Keller pounded down a match-high 16 kills to earn Superior Performer honors as the Spartans snapped a six-match losing streak and closed the season on a positive note.
Before the match, seniors Keller, Caitlin Lyon, Avery Dahl, and Piper Jacobs were recognized for their contributions to the Spearfish volleyball program. The quartet capped their home careers with a convincing victory in front of family, friends, and teammates.
Spearfish’s offense featured a balanced attack behind Keller’s big night. Julia Billington added 11 kills, while Millie Adams and Layla Meredith chipped in four kills apiece. The Spartans were also effective from the service line, recording six aces. Megan Markovetz led the way with four aces, while Jacobs and Taylor Burry each added one.
Douglas was paced by senior Miley Archer, who finished with five kills. Junior Jayden Grey added four kills, while senior Ryli La Jose recorded three. Senior Madelyn Melton contributed one kill and three aces for the Patriots.
The loss ended a difficult season for Douglas, which finished 5-29 and dropped its final 13 matches.
Although Spearfish did not qualify for the postseason, the Spartans finished their campaign with an emotional Senior Night victory, ending the year 11-21 and sending their four seniors out with a win on their home court.
Replay: https://www.youtube.com/live/0b7yU6BuRCg?si=N1Vm39OSTYjaDYMQ
