KMCH SPORTS: Historic night of Outdoor Volleyball features 5-set match

BY JON SWISHER – SPORTS DIRECTOR:

A crowd of over 1,000 was on hand for the first ever high school outdoor volleyball match in the state of Iowa. An electric atmosphere was provided and #9 West Delaware and #1 Mount Vernon gave the fans an exciting 5-set match. The Hawks jumped out in front winning the first two sets, 25-21 and 25-19.  The Mustangs responded by claiming games 3 and 4 – 25-23 and 25-17 then took the 5th set 15-9. Total match score 105-99 in an hour and forty-six minutes. The Hawks fell to 17-2 as Mt. Vernon improved to 15-2.

Other coverage area volleyball from last night:

Cascade lost to West Branch 3-1