Cardinals Swept EPPJ in Volleyball Triangular
The Cardinals secured a two-set victory at Battle Creek High School during the recent triangular volleyball event.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Volleyball
The Cardinals defeated EPPJ in two sets with scores of 25-18 and 25-21. Addy Hedlund led the winning effort by recording 14 kills for the Cardinals.
Why it matters
The match was defined by strong offensive runs, with the Cardinals pulling away late in both sets to secure the win. The competition highlighted critical performances from key players on both sides during the triangular meet.
Addy Hedlund recorded 14 kills for the Cardinals, while the team utilized late-set scoring runs of eight-to-two and six-to-two to secure the win. Elizabeth Moser contributed 16 set assists in the match against the Wolfpack.
The players
Addy Hedlund
She is a key player for the Cardinals who anchored the team's offense with 14 kills during the victory.
Braelyn Martinsen
She serves as a leading contributor for the Wolfpack, tallying eight kills and 18 digs across the day's matches.
Elizabeth Moser
She acts as a primary playmaker for EPPJ, recording 16 set assists against the Cardinals and 28 against Battle Creek.
Jael Lammers
She is a significant offensive threat for the Wolfpack, recording seven kills against the Cardinals and 12 against Battle Creek.
The details
The Cardinals ended the opening set with an eight-to-two scoring run and closed the second set following a six-to-two surge. While the Cardinals won the straight-sets contest against EPPJ, EPPJ faced a separate three-set battle against Battle Creek.
Timeline
The triangular matches took place on October 8, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The triangular format forces teams to maintain momentum across multiple high-stakes matches in a single day. This result shifts the regional standings and tests the depth of the EPPJ and Cardinals rotations as the season progresses toward the postseason.
Addy Hedlund's 14 kills were the deciding factor in a match where EPPJ struggled to match the Cardinals' late-set scoring efficiency. EPPJ's defensive workload was evident, as Braelyn Martinsen reached 18 digs in their secondary contest against Battle Creek.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent offensive pressure during late-set runs proved to be the winning strategy for the Cardinals. Teams in this triangular format must effectively rotate players to manage the fatigue associated with playing multiple matches in one day.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Elgin Review Online Edition.
