Triton Athletics

BOURBON — The Big Blue Slam took sole possession of first place in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference and claimed the Traveling Conference Trophy with a four-set victory over Pioneer, 20-25, 25-21, 25-14, 25-13. Both teams entered the highly anticipated matchup with perfect 6-0 conference records. Pioneer captured the opening set 25-20, but the Lady Trojans answered with a 25-21 victory in the second to even the match. Triton seized control from there, dominating the third set 25-14 before closing out the victory with a convincing 25-13 win in the fourth. The victory improved Triton’s conference record to 7-0 and left the Lady Trojans as the HNAC’s only remaining undefeated team. Sophomore Analeigh Na delivered another outstanding all-around performance, leading Triton with 25 kills and four aces. She also collected 13 digs. Freshman Avery Wright added 12 kills, while junior Kiyliyen Fear contributed six. Junior Savannah Hawley anchored the Lady Trojan defense with a team-high 21 digs. Junior Sophie Howell and Na recorded 13 digs apiece. Howell directed Triton’s offense with a team-leading 41 assists. She also served two aces. Junior Brylee Sheetz contributed three aces, while senior Lydia Hammond added two. Hawley and Fear controlled the net with three blocks apiece. Sophomore Ady Stichter added two blocks. TRITON STAT LEADERS Kills: Analeigh Na 25, Avery Wright 12, Kiyliyen Fear 6 Digs: Savannah Hawley 21, Analeigh Na 13, Sophie Howell 13 Aces: Analeigh Na 4, Brylee Sheetz 3, Lydia Hammond 2, Sophie Howell 2 Blocks: Savannah Hawley 3, Kiyliyen Fear 3, Ady Stichter 2 Assists: Sophie Howell 41 NEXT: Triton will travel to South Bend Career Academy on Thursday, Oct. 1. JV action is scheduled to begin at 6 pm.