The Pierre Governors would beat both Rapid City Stevens and Central on Friday and Saturday to start the season at 2-0.
On Friday, the Governors dropped the first set to the Stevens Raiders 25-23, but wouldn’t lose another set the rest of the weekend. Pierre would sneak away with a win in the second set 27-25, roll in set three 25-12 and then finish the win 26-24 in set four to open the weekend.
Then on Saturday, the Governors would use a nine point streak to open up a 12-5 lead on Rapid City Central and while the Cobblers made it close, the Govs took the first set 25-21. Pierre again would roll in a second set win 25-12 and then finish the day scoring the final two points to win 25-23 and go to 2-0. Pierre had three players in double digit kills on Saturday. Reese Terwilliger and Campbell Boddicker would each have 12 kills while Abigail Kropp would secure 10 as the three combined for 34 of the 40 kills in total. Boddicker would also have four aces on the day for the Govs.
Pierre will have its home opener on Thursday against the Douglas Patriots. Coverage will begin at 6:30 with first serve at 7:00 on KCCR and on YouTube at KCCR Sports with Jon Winkler on the call.
