The Exira-EHK Volleyball team has beaten the CAM Cougars in straight sets to advance in the Class 1A Region 6 Postseason Tournament. Senior Jaelynn Petersen led the way for the Spartans with 22 kills and four service aces as well. Exira-EHK came out and won the first set 25-18 followed by a thrilling 27-25 set victory. In the third set, Exira-EHK jumped out to a 10-0 lead highlighted by Junior Taryn Petersen completing three service aces in the stretch. Exira-EHK ended CAM’s season for a second consecutive season and set them up with a matchup at St. Albert Wednesday night.

The night began with both teams swinging back in forth in the first set. CAM ahead 8-6 early. A major run in the middle in the second set with Jaelynn Petersen serving gave the Spartans a 12-8 lead forcing a CAM timeout. Exira-EHK picked up right where they left off after the break and extended their lead to 15-8. CAM gained momentum later in the opening set behind Junior Ada Hansen’s five kill performance but fell 25-18.

In the second set, Junior Ruthie Rich came out strong for the Cougars as she had four kills in the second frame and two service aces. Both teams exchanging blows until Exira-EHK goes ahead 14-11 forcing another Cougar timeout. CAM not going away lightly, cut the Spartan lead to one at 19-18. Later in the set, CAM burned another timeout with their backs against the wall down 24-22. The resilience of CAM was visible after they tied the match at 24. Eventually, the power of Taryn Petersen pushed Exira-EHK to the 27-25 victory in the second set.

As the third set began, Exira-EHK carried all the momentum with the exhilarating 27-25 win. The Spartans got out to a 10-0 lead and never looked back winning the set 25-14 convincingly.

Head Coach Derek Reischauer said CAM came in with a heck of an effort.

Taryn Petersen hit 500 career kills in the third set and has been a terrific person for the program.

Jaelynn Petersen’s work ethic is visible in the coaches’ eyes.

The Spartans are up for the challenge of St. Albert Wednesday.

With the victory, Exira-EHK improves to 13-12 while CAM finishes 2025 with an 11-20 record.