Libby spikers edge Whitefish

WHITEFISH — Ember Rhode had 10 kills, 13 digs and six aces as Libby edged Whitefish in West A volleyball Tuesday, 25-23, 25-22, 25-23.

It was another close loss for the Bulldogs, who got eight kills and two blocks from Taylor Means and seven kills and 11 digs from Jadi Walburn.

“Another close night for the Bulldogs,” said Whitefish coach Addy Connelly. “We will be working on taking care of the controllable balls, playing in-system and finishing the games.”

Libby def. Whitefish 25-23, 25-22, 25-23

Kills — Libby 24 (Ember Rhode 10, Julia Martineau 8), Whitefish 23 (Taylor Means 8, Jadi Walburn 7). Assists — Libby 20 (Sidney Rusdal 17), Whitefish 19 (Kaydence Blackwell 9, Ainsley Scott 7). Digs — Libby 51 (Martineau 15, Rhode 13), Whitefish 30 (Walburn 11, Emma Trieweiler 9). Blocks — Libby n/a, Whitefish 2 (Means 2). Aces — Libby 8 (Rhode 6), Whitefish 11 (Zetooney 5).