Dillon upends Eureka in state opener

| November 17, 2006 1:00 AM

The Daily Inter Lake

BOZEMAN - Dillon spoiled Eureka's trip to the Class A state tournament, posting a 25-16, 25-14, 20-25, 25-19 victory in opening-round action.

Amy Roberts led Eureka with six aces, 21 kills, three blocks and 14 digs.

Hauley Pettit had 12 kills for Dillon and three blocks.

Eureka is back in action today in a loser-out match with Lewistown.

Eureka competed in Class B last year, finishing second at state.

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Aces - Eureka (Amy Roberts 6, Melanie Finch 3), Dillon (Bonnie Gardner 3, Susanne Rehse 3); Kills - Eureka (Roberts 21, Finch 7), Dillon (Hayley Pettit 12, Rehse 6); Blocks - Eureka (Briann Linnell 3, Roberts 3), Dillon (Pettit 3, Rehse 2); Digs - Eureka (Roberts 14, Finch 13, April Padden 11), Dillon (Shandi Samson 14, Gardner 10); Assists - Eureka (Megan Hannay 50), Dillon (Shannon Judge 21).