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Midgets hold off Patriots late in fifth game

BISMARCK -- The Dickinson High volleyball team found themselves in a dogfight Tuesday night against a tough Bismarck Century team. Led by strong defense, the Midgets came back from two games down and forced a fifth game. In the deciding game, sen...

BISMARCK -- The Dickinson High volleyball team found themselves in a dogfight Tuesday night against a tough Bismarck Century team.

Led by strong defense, the Midgets came back from two games down and forced a fifth game.

In the deciding game, senior Shaunda Dvorak came up with two key blocks to finish off the Patriots, 16-14.

The Midgets won 22-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-20, 16-14.

Century came out firing early, led by Carli Peterson's 17 kills and won the first two games. However, Dickinson would not go quietly.

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"It was a game of runs," Dickinson coach Jay Schobinger said. "The kids really battled and did a great job defensively."

Freshman Jess Herauf provided Dickinson with a team-high 24 kills, and senior setter Whitley Abrahamson finished with 48 assists. Dvorak finished with 11 kills and a team-high five blocks.

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