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Kenai, Nikiski, Homer, Seward volleyball all win

The Southern Division of the Southcentral Conference notched a clean sweep of the Northern Division in volleyball play Friday night.

All the matches happened on the home courts of the Kenai Peninsula squads.

Kenai Central defeated Grace Christian 3-0, Nikiski defeated Houston 3-1, Homer defeated Redington 3-0 and Seward defeated Anchorage Christian Schools 3-0.

The Kardinals moved to 7-0 in the league and 10-0 in nontournament play. They still have not lost a set in nontournament play.

The scores of the match were 25-9, 25-10 and 25-8. Emma Beck had five kills, while Cali Holmes had four kills, Jorgi Phillips had three aces and Kimberly Chanley had 22 digs.

The Bulldogs moved to 2-4 and 3-5 with a 25-13, 24-26, 25-14 and 25-22 victory.

Ashlynne Playle had nine kills and five blocks, Savanna Stock had 12 assists, seven aces and five kills, Avery White had four aces and Kailey Stynsberg had 19 digs. Nikiski coach Stacey Segura said in a text message that Stynsberg had an amazing night, playing very consistent on defense.

The Mariners moved to 4-2 and 4-4 with a 25-14, 25-11 and 25-15 victory over Redington.

Izzy Dye had 12 kills for Homer, while Brooke Shafer had 26 assists and four aces, and Goldie Hill and Channing Lowney each had four kills.

The Seahawks moved to 4-3 and 4-5 by topping the Lions 25-18, 25-18 and 25-14.

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