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Local Sports: Ida, Monroe volleyball put on five-set thriller for Teal Attack

ryan loren, the monroe news
·4 min read

IDA – It is one of the best nights of the season for Ida's volleyball team.

The Blue Streaks' Teal Attack match against Monroe has become an annual tradition. The game, which raises funds for ovarian cancer research, has become a heartwarming and highly competitive part of the schedule.

Gabby Gobrecht of Ida and Alana Aulph of Monroe battled at the net in the Teal Attack game held Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Ida High School. Other players Ally Younglove of Monroe, Kelsey Stein (8), and Ellie Jones of Ida.
Gabby Gobrecht of Ida and Alana Aulph of Monroe battled at the net in the Teal Attack game held Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Ida High School. Other players Ally Younglove of Monroe, Kelsey Stein (8), and Ellie Jones of Ida.

"The girls love it," Ida coach Ashley Begeman said. "It draws a big crowd. They know they're playing for something more than just volleyball. It's always an amazing night. And it's so competitive."

Last year, Ida traveled to Monroe for the match and lost in five sets.

The roles were reversed Thursday as Ida defeated Monroe 25-15, 25-16, 21-25, 17-25, 15-9.

"The atmosphere was absolutely electric," Begeman said. "It was great."

Gabby Gobrecht and Mia Kari of Ida embrace after winning the first set over Monroe in the Teal Attack game held Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Ida High School.
Gabby Gobrecht and Mia Kari of Ida embrace after winning the first set over Monroe in the Teal Attack game held Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Ida High School.

Begeman said that the Blue Streaks (19-14-4) played their best volleyball of the season to take a 2-0 set lead over the Trojans.

"Monroe came back and battled and we let off the gas a little bit," she added. "But the fifth set we kicked it back into gear and found that confidence again."

Addyson Wilt, Ellie Jones, and Mia Karl all finished with 7 kills for Ida. Gabby Gobrecht also played very well and had 4 blocks. Jessica Schrader had a great night with 29 digs and serve received well.

Ally Younglove of Monroe goes up to spike against the block from Gabby and Brandie Gobrecht of Ida in the Teal Attack game held Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Ida High School.
Ally Younglove of Monroe goes up to spike against the block from Gabby and Brandie Gobrecht of Ida in the Teal Attack game held Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Ida High School.

Monroe coach Angela Tedora said that the Trojans recently switched to a 5-1 offense and that contributed to the slow start with the team out-sized on the right side. A few tweaks helped get Monroe back into the match.

"Once we got rolling, our hitting was strong in our third and fourth sets, using all the options we had on the floor," Tedora said. "The girls played as a team, even in the sets we dropped. When we had to make strategy changes or substitutes the girls worked together and did the job they were asked to do."

Monroe was led by Alana Aulph (25 assists, 23 digs), Ally Younglove (12 kills, 9 digs), Trinity Sieb (22 digs), Amanda Leicht (8 kills), Addy Simmons (6 kills), and Sophia Bussell (7 kills).

"Ida’s team and families hosted a fantastic evening to support ovarian cancer awareness," Tedora said.

Avery Collett of Monroe passes the ball during the Teal Attack against Ida game on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Ida High School.
Avery Collett of Monroe passes the ball during the Teal Attack against Ida game on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Ida High School.

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Bobcats beat BD

BRITTON – Whiteford improved to 6-4 in the TCC with a victory Thursday over Britton Deerfield, 25-12, 25-22, 25-16.

Karlei Conard had 10 kills and Bailey Spradling had 12 kills and 12 digs.

Liv Ruehle contributed 31 digs and four aces while Anna Schober had 20 assists.

The Bobcats are 11-14-4 overall.

Mason pushes through

SAND CREEK – Erie Mason battled to a three-set win over Sand Creek Thursday, winning 25-15, 25-23, 25-17.

"After coming off a good win to Grosse Ile, Mason struggled their way to success this evening against Sand Creek," Mason coach Alyssa Kainz said.

Elizabeth Sweeney had 9 kills, 9 aces, and 3 blocks to lead the Eagles. Audrey Trainor also played a strong game with 7 kills.

Summerfield swept

MORENCI – Morenci swept Summerfield in three sets Thursday, winning 25-22, 25-19, 25-17.

Jaeli Jones led Summerfield's offense with 6 kills, while Ava Fisher paced the defense with 12 digs. Faith Secor and Kyra Horak each served 9 points.

The Bulldogs won the junior varsity game 25-13, 25-15, 14-16. Bridget Salenbien had 20 assists and 12 digs, Maya Stone served for 7 points with 13 digs, Gabi Myshock had 8 kills, and Skyler Johnson and Bethany Suydam both served well and had 9 digs apiece.

PREP SOCCER

Milan season ends

FLAT ROCK – Milan's season came to an end Thursday as Grosse Ile scored twice in the second half to win 3-1 in the Division 3 District championship.

The Red Devils led 1-0 at halftime and went up 2-0 midway in the second half before Milan's Caiden Lambers scored on a pass from Braeden Lerette to cut it to 2-1. Grosse Ile added an insurance goal with about a minute remaining.

Milan finished the season 13-4-2 overall.

PREP SWIMMING

Erie-Ida wins again

ERIE – Erie Mason-Ida won its second straight home meet Thursday with a 126-51 win over Lincoln Park.

Winners for the Eagles were Riley Jacobs (200 IM, breaststroke), Summer Smith (100 free, 50 free), Sophia Sorg (backstroke, butterfly), and Rylee Shaffer (200 free). Erie-Ida also won the medley relay (Mia Balcerzak, Jacobs, Smith, Sorg ), the 200 free relay (Balcerzak, Jacobs, Lay, Smith), and the 400 free relay (Lay, Sorg, Shaffer, Alexis Etue).

Other standouts were Gracie Dean, Shelby Potter, Ellie Crawford, Sydney LaVoy, Lucia McClain, Issy Cureton, Natalie Lewis, Sidney Roderick, Taylor Collyer, Allie Ellis, Ashe Etue, and Lexi Globensky.

Rams wrap duals

FLAT ROCK – Flat Rock wrapped up the dual meet portion of its season with a 100-81 win over Grosse Ile Wednesday.

First-place finishes for the Rams were Ashlin Woodman (200 free, 500 free), Aileen McNamara (200 IM, butterfly), Lauren McNamara (100 free, breaststroke), and Riley Chevalier (50 free).

Flat Rock also won the medley relay (Aileen McNamara, Lauren McNamara, Chevalier, Sophia Chan), 200 free relay (Chan, Chevalier, Aileen McNamara, Lauren McNamara), and the 400 free relay (Elizabeth Sparks, Kyle Balogh, Woodman, Aubrey Yates).

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Local Sports: Ida, Monroe put on five-set thriller for Teal Attack