Big Dig

Lydia Robertson works to pancake the ball, preventing it from hitting the floor, during a match against Elkhorn Valley, Monday, at home. She finished the match with 20 kills. Elkhorn Valley ousted the Lady Bobcats from Niobrara Valley Conference tournament play in four sets, 25-20, 25-20, 12-25, 25-23. Last Thursday, St. Mary's defeated Summerland, 25-18, 19-25, 25-21, 25-18, in a match played at Summerland. Hadley Cheatum finished the match with 17 kills. Preslie Robertson nailed two ace serves in the loss. Subdistrict play is scheduled to begin Monday. Brackets were set to be released Wednesday morning, according to Summerland Athletic Director Greg Appleby.