The Riverside Bulldogs picked up a Class 1A Region 2 playoff win on Tuesday night at home over the Exira-EHK Spartans 3-0. The Bulldogs jumped out early in the first two sets and came on strong in the third to earn the sweep 25-12, 25-17, 25-16.

The Bulldogs used early runs in the first two sets to grab control. In the third the Spartans had the early edge. The Bulldogs use a 9-0 at the end of the set to secure the victory. Bulldogs Head Coach Michaela Schwartzkopf said her team played comfortable early in the match.

Kenna Ford had 31 assists for the Bulldogs and Jadyn Achenbach led the offense with 14 kills. The third set rally was no surprise to Schwartzkopf because she said the team has played from behind most of the season.

The Bulldogs improved to 24-12 with the win and will now host the CAM Cougars in the Regional Quarterfinals on Monday. We’ll have that match on KJAN. The Spartans end their season with a record of 6-23.