Panthers overpower Mustangs in three-set volleyball shutout

Middle Park improves to 9-6 while West Grand falls to 7-10 after a tough Monday outing.

Share this story
Middle Park’s Ayza Priebe (5), who recorded two kills and one block in Monday's match, spikes the ball as West Grand’s Jocelyn Holmes (14), who tallied four kills and one block, attempts to stop the attack.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News

GRANBY — Middle Park utilized a potent offensive surge to secure a 3-0 sweep of West Grand on Monday, winning 25-15, 25-6, 25-15 in a non-league matchup.

The Panthers (9-6) dominated the tempo from the start, led by the aggressive hitting of Brooke Riddle-Robinson (#9), who tallied 10 kills and hit .381. Jacey Paugh (#1) provided essential support with nine kills and two aces, while Aspen Bauckman (#14) chipped in six kills.

Middle Park’s efficiency was bolstered by Laura Bell (#7), who distributed the ball effectively for 12 assists, and Jolee Paugh (#2), who added 10 assists. At the net, Hannah Bauckman (#13) proved a formidable wall, recording three total blocks to stifle West Grand’s attack.



Despite the loss, West Grand (7-10) showed flashes of resilience through the performance of Brooke Terryberry (#12). Terryberry was the Mustangs’ primary offensive weapon, leading the team with seven kills and hitting .250, while also contributing one block and four digs.

Middle Park’s Ayza Priebe (#5) and Aspen Bauckman (#14) reach above the net to attempt block a hit by West Grand’s Brooke Terryberry (#12) during Monday’s match.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News

The Mustangs’ effort was supported by Jocelyn Holmes (#14), who recorded four kills and a block, and Teagan Bruchez (#18), who orchestrated the offense with 11 assists. Lina Steinle (#9) worked tirelessly in the back row, leading West Grand with 19 serve receives and three digs.



While West Grand struggled to maintain consistency in the second set, scoring only six points, they remained competitive in the first and third sets, battling through a Middle Park defense that forced several errors.

The Panthers now turn their attention to a challenging 3A Western Slope test on Thursday, Oct. 15, as they travel to face the 14-1 Aspen Skiers.

West Grand will look to bounce back on Friday, Oct. 16, when they host the Soroco Rams (10-9) for a 2A/1A Western Slope contest.

West Grand’s Devon Mahorney (#2) battles at the net with Middle Park’s Emmie Riggs (#10) during the third set.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
West Grand’s Lina Steinle (9) dives for a ball during Monday’s match. Despite the effort, the dig was unsuccessful; Steinle finished the match as the Mustangs’ leader in serve receiving with 19 successful receptions.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
West Grand’s Devon Mahorney (#2) spikes the ball over a block attempt by Middle Park’s Ayza Priebe (#5) and B. Riddle-Robinson (#9) during Monday’s match in Granby.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
West Grand’s Brooke Terryberry (#12) delivers a strike against Middle Park’s Ayza Priebe (#5) and Jacey Paugh (#1) during the third set. Terryberry led the Mustangs’ offense with seven kills.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
Middle Park’s Aaliyah Roberts (3) digs a serve from West Grand to set up the Panthers’ offense during Monday’s match in Granby, Colo. Roberts led her team in serving with five aces.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
West Grand’s Cora Osborne (3) reaches nearly into the stands to retrieve a ball during Monday’s match. Osborne contributed two kills and two digs in the Mustangs’ loss to Middle Park.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
Middle Park players celebrate a kill and a point during Monday’s match in Granby, Colo. The Panthers defeated West Grand 3-0 to improve their season record to 9-6.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
Middle Park’s Aspen Bauckman (14) sets the ball to line up an attack during Monday’s match in Granby.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
West Grand’s Brooke Terryberry (12) spikes the ball for a kill during the second set of Monday’s match in Granby, Colo. Terryberry led the Mustangs with seven kills and a .250 hitting percentage.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
Middle Park’s Jacey Paugh (1) tracks the ball before delivering a spike during Monday’s victory over West Grand in Granby. Paugh led the Panthers’ offense with nine kills and two aces.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
West Grand’s Jocelyn Holmes (14) attacks the ball against a block by Middle Park’s Brooke Riddle-Robinson (9) during the second set. Although the hit cleared the block, the Panthers recovered the ball to maintain the rally. Riddle-Robinson led Middle Park with 10 kills and two blocks.
Tim Rasmussen/Sky-Hi News
More Like This, Tap A Topic
news
Share this story

Support Local Journalism

Support Local Journalism

The Sky-Hi News strives to deliver powerful stories that spark emotion and focus on the place we live.

Over the past year, contributions from readers like you helped to fund some of our most important reporting, including coverage of the East Troublesome Fire.

If you value local journalism, consider making a contribution to our newsroom in support of the work we do.