The Lady Dragon volleyball team spent their week on the road, competing against conference opponents in Declo and Soda Springs followed by a weekend tournament in Idaho Falls to tally up 9 games in four consecutive days.  

The MHS team remained undefeated in their conference play as they swept the Declo Hornets and Soda Springs Cardinals.  The tournament proved to be a great challenge for Malad as they came home with a 2-4 record for the two days of matches.

Wednesday, September 17, the Lady Dragons made the long trek to Declo where they beat the Hornets 3-0.  The Hornets tried to keep pace in the opening game, trailing by only 7 as the first game closed out.  But Malad jumped to a big lead and didn’t look back in game two, finishing the set up 25-1.  Declo surged back in the third game to give the MHS team a little more of a challenge but it wasn’t enough to pull ahead as they lost, Malad winning 25-19.

Heading in the opposite direction the following day, the Lady Dragons took on the Cardinals, winning in another quick three games.  Soda Springs’ patchy play made it difficult for Malad to settle into a rhythm.  But as they finally fell into their pass-set-hit pattern, their dominance was clear.  Liv Nelson suffered a game-ending injury in the third game, her presence at the middle blocker/hitter position a sure loss for the Lady Dragons.  Despite the setback, the MHS team pulled together three winning games, scored 26-24, 25-12, and 25-17.

Friday and Saturday saw Malad compete in the Thunderbee Volleyball Classic tournament held in Idaho Falls hosted by Thunder Ridge High School.  Malad faced opponents from Teton, Minico, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Rigby, Thunder Ridge, and Boise High Schools.  The two days featured tough games for the MHS team, a few that they won, some that they came close, and others that challenged them even at their best.  

After several busy weeks on the road, Malad looks to slow down with only one game in West Side on Thursday, September 25 in West Side.

MHS Volleyball 

Week 4 Scores

Opponent Sets Scores

Declo 3-0 25-18 / 25-11 / 25-19

Soda Springs 3-0 26-24 / 25-12 / 25-17

Teton 2-0 25-25 / 25-23

Minico 2-0 25-19 / 25-6

Idaho Falls 1-2 18-25 / 25-23 / 14-16

Pocatello 1-2 25-20 / 14-25 / 14-16

Rigby 0-2 17-25 / 23-25

Thunder Ridge 1-2 23-25 / 25-22 / 8-15

Boise 0-2 14-25 / 18-25