Valley falls to W. Noble in 3 sets, finishes13-17

BY VAL TSOUTSOURIS

Sports Editor, RTC

Volleyball

West Noble def. Tippecanoe Valley, 25-19, 25-21, 26-24 (Saturday): Betty Shepherd had five kills and 3.5 blocks, and Kinley Crabb added five aces and six assists, but Valley fell to No. 4 West Noble in a Class 3A, Sectional 20 semifinal at Wawasee Saturday.

Lillian Dunbar also had six assists. Gaby Gonzalez had 16 digs.

West Noble also beat Valley in three sets in their regular season meeting at Valley Sept. 13.

Elyse Mead had 18 kills for West Noble. West Noble went on to lose in the sectional final in four sets to NorthWood Saturday night.

West Noble def. Valley, 25-19, 25-21, 26-24

VALLEY STATS

Betty Shepherd – 5 kills, 3.5 blocks; Kinley Crabb – 5 aces, 6 assists; Lillian Dunbar – 6 assists; Gaby Gonzalez – 16 digs