Brubaker, Spartans eliminate E-Hawks
GRUNDY CENTER — Ryanne Brubaker smashed 19 kills as Grundy Center volleyball swept Emmetsburg, 3-0, in a Class 2A Region 6 semifinal at Grundy Center High School on Monday.
The Spartans, rated 10th in 2A, won 25-15, 25-15, 25-12 and now advance to Wednesday’s regional final against No. 6 South Hardin at Union High School in La Porte City.
Kayden Muller added nine kills, Paige Venenga had seven kills and Jenna Blythe hit six kills as well as landing two ace serves — Kahlynn Draper added two aces on 15-of-16 serving.
Calista Joyce led Emmetsburg with 10 kills.
The last meeting between South Hardin and Grundy Center was an early-season NICL West matchup in Eldora on Sept. 3, with the Tigers winning, 25-14, 25-19, 25-20.