5th Grade Girls AAU Volleyball Team Play in Ankeny Tournament

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March 1st, the fifth grade girls AAU volleyball team from Harlan placed second in a tournament in Ankeny, Iowa. Coaches Carrie Schaben(for the day Lisa Swanson due to Carrie being on a trip) and Lori Stitz lead a team of nine girls: Megan Euchner, Elle Kloewer, Asia Kloewer, Teresa Arkfeld, Jess Schaben, Kylie Stitz, Mackenzie Swanson, Macy Bartley and Brooke Decker. The tournament consisted of eight teams. Harlan played five teams, each team being played twice in a row. The girls first played Grundy Center White followed by the Ankeny Dominators--then a by for whcih they officiated (line judged, kept score, exc.)--and then the DC-G Fillies. Losing just a single match (2nd match to the Ankeny Dominators), the girls placed second seed in their pool, determining the actual tournament line up. The Harlan girls began by playing Ankeny Showtime and then the Spikers.Each game in the championship was played best two out of three games. Harlan was undefeated for these. The Championship game was between Harlan and the Ankeny Dominators, playing for the second time that day. After two grueling matches Ankeny and Harlan each had one win, Ankeny won by a single point in the third game, giving them first place. Harlan received second overall. After such a long day, the girls were tired and ready to go. Jennifer managed to speak with Elle Kloewer after the finals. Here is their interview.

Jennifer A- How do you, personally, think the team did?
Elle K- Great! We had good day.
JA- How did your team acctually do?
EK- We placed second seed in our pool and got second out of tournament
JA- Which team do you think was the toughest match?
EK- The Ankeny Dominators.
JA- Why were they such a tough team?
EK- They made most of their serves and were really good.
JA- How well did you as an individual do?
EK- Really good.
JA- Does your team participate in many tournaments?
EK- Yes, almost every weekend!
JA- How often does your team practice?
EK- Every wednesday
JA- What is the best part about your team?
EK- We all get along like good teammates.
JA- Whats your favorite part about volleyball?
EK- Its a lot of fun.


Well girls, from all of us, congratulations. Keep up the good work!

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Andrew6 and Jennifer6