BOLD looks to make moves in section

BOLD’s Delaney Tersteeg scoops up a dig during a West Central Conference match against Benson on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 in Benson.

Warriors reached 2A-North championship in ‘21

BY JOE BROWN | West Central Tribune

OLIVIA — A season removed from making the Section 2A-North championship, the BOLD Warriors are hoping to go even further in 2022.

After posting a 22-5 record last fall, BOLD is shifting around some of its pieces to find the right lineup for another deep postseason run.

The Warriors’ top returner is junior Delaney Tersteeg. The West Central Conference setter of the year in ‘21, she’ll make the move to the back row to serve as the team’s libero. Tersteeg had 413 set assists, 150 digs and 27 ace serves last season.

“Delaney has a great court presence,” said third-year head coach Baylie Kubesh. “Her quickness and ability to read on defense will be key to running our back court.”

BOLD’s Mari Ryberg bumps the ball toward the net during a servereceive in Tuesday’s West Central Conference match against Benson on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 in Benson.

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Filling in Tersteeg’s former role at setter will be sophomore Layla Pharr. She recorded 304

assists, 72 digs and 36 ace serves. She’ll set up an offense that is looking for firepower following the graduation of outside hitters Leslie Snow and Caylee Weber and right-side hitter Abby Meyers.

“Layla is coming off a great freshman season,” Kubesh said. “As a sophomore, she has grown into a natural leader and will be who we look to to run our offense.”

Senior Mari Ryberg is also changing roles. An All-West Central honorable mention at middle blocker last year with 96 kills, 133 digs, 41 ace blocks and 25 ace serves, she’ll move to outside hitter.

“Mari is a very versatile and veteran player,” Kubesh said. “Her athleticism will be a key in our team’s success.”

BOLD Warriors coach Baylie Kubesh kept her team’s energy high throughout the match in the 3-0 victory against the ACGC Falcons on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in Grove City.

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Junior Ady Knake shifts from right-side hitter to outside hitter. Also returning at the net is junior Kenzie Visser at middle blocker.

“Ady has worked hard to develop her offensive game throughout the offseason,” Kubesh said. “Improving her vertical and her overall volleyball IQ will give her an advantage over blockers.”

On Visser, Kubesh added, “Kenzie is a work-horse and has become a key offensive threat for our team.”

BOLD’s season got underway Aug. 30 at Morris/Chokio- Alberta. The Warriors’ home opener is on Tuesday, Sept. 6 against Benson.