The Greenfield Hustlin' Hawks girls volleyball team competed in a full slate of matches at the New Berlin tournament, showing grit and determination against strong competition.
Game 1 – Elkhorn (L: 26–24, 19–25, 2–15)
The Hawks opened the day with a tightly contested match against Elkhorn. After a thrilling first-set victory, Greenfield couldn't hold off the Elks' momentum in the final two sets. Nico Dallmann powered the offense with 7 kills while also tallying 9 digs. Defensively, both Dallmann and Liv Hoedel recorded 9 digs, and Hoedel added 3 aces from the service line.
Game 2 – Tosa East (L: 14–25, 18–25)
In their second matchup, Greenfield faced Tosa East and battled throughout both sets. Chloe Rodriguez led the attack with 5 kills, while Vanessa Mumper anchored the defense with 5 digs.
Game 3 – New Berlin West (L: 16–25, 18–25)
Against host New Berlin West, the Hawks fought to keep rallies alive but fell in straight sets. Olivia Hoedel provided a spark offensively with 4 kills, and she teamed up with Dallmann to lead the defense with 5 digs apiece.
Final Game – Brown Deer (W: 23–25, 25–10, 15–8)
The Hawks closed out the tournament on a high note, securing a strong three-set victory over Brown Deer. After dropping the opening set, Greenfield bounced back with dominant play to take the next two. Emily Mal paced the offense with 6 kills, while Layla Somers added 4 kills. Defensively, Cali Rodriguez contributed 3 digs to help secure the win.
Tournament Takeaways
Despite tough losses early, the Hustlin' Hawks displayed resilience, teamwork, and improvement throughout the day. Their ability to rebound and earn a victory in the final match highlighted their determination and competitive spirit.