Viqueens beat Riverside, Nishnabotna in opener

STANTON - The Stanton Viqueens started their 2015 season on a good note by winning both their matches last week. 

Hosting Nishnabotna and Riverside in a home dual Tuesday, Stanton beat the Blue Devils in the first match 26-24 and 25-16. 

Junior Chelsea Weis turned in a big performance against Nishnabotna, recording a team-high seven kills while serving a perfect 13-13, including four aces in the win. 

Seniors Nicole Graham and Devin Druivenga added 11 assists and 11 digs, respectively, while combining for a 12 of 13 run serving the ball. 

With Alley Focht and Jody Vanderholm combining to go 8-8 serving with two aces, Stanton finished the game with 33 successful serves on 34 attempts. 

The second match wasn’t nearly as close, as Stanton cruised to a 25-8, 25-15 win over Riverside (Oakland). 

Graham led the team with a perfect 15-15 serving, including three aces, while also adding a team-high eight assists in the win. 

Stanton is back in action Saturday as they battle Clarinda. They are home again Tuesday, Sept. 8, against Heartland Christian.