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NICEVILLE — The Rocky Bayou Knights volleyball team had an impressive year.
The lady Knights finished the season with a record of 23-3, with a 3-1 record in district play and going 6-0 during home games.
The team won their first 10 games of the year and only suffered one loss during the regular season. Throughout the season, they outscored their opponents in sets by a total of 64-12.
The season led the team to a district championship match against St. John Paul II. The Knights finished as the runner-up after a 3-2 set loss.
Despite the loss, the team went on to play in a regional match against Christ’s Church Academy during the semifinals. The team’s season ended with a 3-1 loss.
The Knights season may not have ended the way that the team wanted it to, but they still have a lot to celebrate, such as head coach Sam Nimpchai being named as the Volleyball Coach of the Year by the Northwest Florida Daily News.
Several players were also individually impressive throughout the year.
Rominey Willner finished with several big numbers. Throughout the season Willner had 228 kills, 46 serving aces, 34 blocks, 162 digs and 131 receptions. Willner, who graduated this year, signed on to play volleyball with Birmingham Southern.
Delaney Kaiser finished the season with 107 kills, 76 serving aces and 18 blocks.
Lydia Turner had 105 kills, 64 serving aces, 147 digs and 351 assists during the season.
Avary Tennant helped the Knights during the season with 53 serving aces, 178 digs and 112 receptions.
Alicyn Grete finished with 44 serving aces, 160 digs and 153 receptions.
Jenna Schiliger finished the season with 46 serving aces and 221 assists, while Addison Spence finished with 19 blocks.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: High School Sports Review: Rocky Bayou Volleyball