Host Villa Angela-St. Joseph forced Independence to play from behind in Thursday’s non-conference showdown.
The Vikings opened the match with a 29-27 win in the first set but Independence rallied to win the next three, 25-16, 25-20, 25-18 to improve to 15-1 on the year.
“The match was another good test for the team,” said Independence coach Megan Osysko. “We need matches Iike this to get better. The team pulled it together after game one, made adjustments and found their holes. Our serving stayed aggressive and we were able to capitalize.”
Independence has lost just four of 48 sets played in 16 games this season.
Senior Maura Collins led the Blue Devils with 15 kills, tied for the team-high with three aces and also recorded 21 digs.
Junior Lexi Prokopius was second on the team with 12 kills and freshman Grace Smotek added nine. Junior Katie May and sophomore Maddy Bilinovic also recorded three aces and sophomore Katie Taliaferro posted a team-high three blocks.
Bilinovic led the Blue Devils with 25 digs while sophomore Kalli Screptock pitched in with 13.
“The team continues to grow and work together,” Osysko said. “I’m happy with the progress we have made this season.”
The Blue Devils host West Geauga on Monday.
