Cowgirls Push Fusion In Second Set

The Culbertson Cowgirls pushed Fusion to extra points in the second set but fell short in a three-set volleyball match Oct. 15 at Culbertson High School. Fusion won 2512, 26-24 and 25-12.

After dropping the opener, the Cowgirls put together their closest challenge of the evening in the second set. Culbertson stayed within reach, forcing Fusion beyond the usual 25-point mark before the visitors secured the two-point victory. Fusion then took the third set to complete the sweep.

Emma Berwick led Culbertson’s o_ense with 10 kills and recorded a team-high 14 digs. She also contributed three assists and two blocks.

Charity Wilbanks provided another strong presence for the Cowgirls, finishing with nine kills, 10 digs, six blocks, three assists and two aces. Bella Petersen recorded a team-high seven blocks, along with three kills, three digs and an ace.

Stella Fox added 12 digs, four assists, one block and one kill. Ally Simonsen contributed three kills, three digs, three assists and an ace, while Kalia Featherston finished with six digs and four assists.

Though Culbertson could not take a set, its close second-set e_ort gave the hometown crowd a competitive stretch as the Cowgirls challenged Fusion.