Triton Athletics

BOURBON — The Big Blue Slam closed the regular season with its ninth consecutive victory Thursday night, defeating South Central in four sets, 25-17, 25-23, 24-26, 27-25. Triton controlled the opening set, earning a 25-17 victory before holding off the Satellites 25-23 in the second. South Central extended the match by prevailing 26-24 in a tightly contested third set. The fourth was even closer, but the Lady Trojans finished the night with a 27-25 victory to secure the match. Sophomore Analeigh Na delivered another outstanding all-around performance, leading Triton with 26 kills and 20 digs. She also recorded one solo block. Senior Lydia Hammond matched Na with 20 digs and served three aces. The victory improved Triton’s record to 22-8 and extended its winning streak to nine matches heading into the state tournament. Triton is led by first-year head coach Gina Westafer. TRITON STAT LEADERS Kills: Analeigh Na 26 Digs: Analeigh Na 20, Lydia Hammond 20 Aces: Lydia Hammond 3 Blocks: Analeigh Na 1 JUNIOR VARSITY South Central defeated Triton in three sets, 2-1. NEXT: Triton will open IHSAA Class 1A Sectional 51 play against Tri-Township at 6 pm Thursday, Oct. 15, at Culver Community. The winner will advance to Saturday’s 1 pm semifinal against the winner of Elkhart Christian Academy and Culver Community. The sectional championship is scheduled for 6 pm Saturday, Oct. 17. CLASS 1A SECTIONAL 51 Host: Culver Community Session 1: Tuesday, Oct. 13th Game 1: Argos Vs North Judson 6:00 pm ET Session 2: Thursday, Oct 15th Game 2: Tri-Township Vs Triton 6:00 pm ET Game 3: Elkhart Christian Academy Vs Culver Community 7:30 pm ET (Approx.) Session 3: Saturday, Oct 17th Game 4: Oregon-Davis Vs Winner of Game 1 11:00 am ET Game 5: Winner of Game 2 Vs Winner of Game 3 12:30 pm ET (Approx) Session 4: Saturday, Oct 17th Championship: Winner of game 4 Vs Winner of Game 5 6:00 pm ET ADMISSION PRICES Tickets - $8.00 per session $20 All Sessions (Online only) There is no charge for pre-school children and younger that will be seated with their parents throughout the contest. https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=212309