The South Winn volleyball team got its 2025 season underway Thursday evening in Hudson as the Warriors took on a pair of non-conference opponents.

South Winn’s foes each picked up wins over the Warriors as the host Pirates and Dunkerton each got 2-0 wins – however, it was a good early season experience for the Warriors.

“It was a good night to get our season started as we faced two very solid teams, which was a great way to test ourselves early,” said coach Ethan Adams. “We were competitive in every set tonight and were able to expose some weaknesses and see some of our potential come to the surface.”

In the opening set, the Warriors fell to Hudson by scores of 25-20 and 25-19, before the second match of the night saw South Winn fall to Dunkerton by scores of 25-19 in each set.

“We are still working our way back to full health as a squad and have several new individuals in our starting and supporting varsity lineup. We have a clear path ahead to improve for the season, and I believe these young women are up to the task,” closed Adams. “If we can continue to take ownership of ourselves and our own improvement, I believe we can have an excellent season on the court.”

Hudson (L, 0-2)

Match Scores

1 2 3 4 5 Final

SW 20 19 X X X 0

Hud. 25 25 X X X 2

Individual Stats

Kills – Bailey Kuennen, 10; Alyssa Holthaus, 8; Ella Theis, 2; Jaydn Holthaus, 2; Charlotte Moonen, 1.

Aces – Alayna Hageman, 1; Bailey Kuennen, 1; Chloe Wiltgen, 1.

Assists – Ella Theis, 18; Chloe Wiltgen, 2.

Digs – Chloe Wiltgen, 9; Bailey Kuennen, 6; Alyssa Holthaus, 5; Ella Theis, 4; Alayna Hageman, 2; Jaydn Holthaus, 1.

Blocks – N/A.

Dunkerton (L, 0-2)

Match Scores

1 2 3 4 5 Final

Dunk. 25 25 X X X 2

SW 19 19 X X X 0

Individual Stats

Kills – Bailey Kuennen, 8; Alayna Hageman, 3; Alyssa Holthaus, 3; Jaydn Holthaus, 2; Charlotte Moonen, 1.

Aces – Sophia Dvorak, 1; Alayna Hageman, 1; Ella Theis, 1; Chloe Wiltgen, 1.

Assists – Ella Theis, 16; Chloe Wiltgen, 1.

Digs – Ella Theis, 5; Chloe Wiltgen, 5; Bailey Kuennen, 4; Sophia Dvorak, 3; Alyssa Holthaus, 3; Jaydn Holthaus, 2; Alayna Hageman, 1.

Blocks – Alyssa Holthaus, 1; Charlotte Moonen, 1.