CLARION, Ia. — The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls volleyball team returned to the floor on Monday Night, as they hosted the West Fork Warhawks in Class 2A, Region 7 first round action at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School. CGD entered at 16-14, while West Fork entered at 4-16.
Monday’s first set was a battle of runs, with CGD opening a 5-0 lead, before West Fork went on a 10-0 run. The Cowgirls recovered and dominated the remainder of the set for a 25-18 win. CGD then put a stranglehold on the rest of the match, winning set 2 25-11 and set 3 25-11 to capture a 3-0 sweep.
The Ace of the Game, presented by Ace Hardware of Webster City, was CGD junior Harper Nerlein, who tallied 4 aces, 18 assists and 10 digs. Ella Finneran led the Cowgirls with 6 kills and 3 blocks, as Blaire Askelsen added 6 kills, while Ella Engstrom added 5 kills.
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows volleyball advances to face the #10 Hudson Pirates in Class 2A, Region 7 quarterfinal action at Hudson High School on Wednesday, with first serve at 7 PM.