AKRON — Hosting a Three Rivers Conference match Wednesday, the Tippecanoe Valley volleyball team defeated Whitko in three games. Winning 25-10, 25-17, 25-18, Valley improved its record to 16-6 overall and 4-2 in the TRC heading into Tuesday’s home finale against Class 2A No. 7 Southwood. For Valley, Kelsey Ball had eight kills, two aces and a block, while Lauren Early had 11 digs and Kelsey Eckert posted 10 assists. Whitko, which hosts its own invitational Saturday, was led by Elaine Warner’s 12 aces and two assists, while Maddie Gawthrop posted five kills. TIPPECANOE VALLEY DEF. WHITKO 25-10, 25-17, 25-18 Aces – Elaine Warner (W) 12, Kelsey Ball (TV) 2, Tenaya Shull (TV) 2, Caylie Teel (TV) 2; Assists – Kelsey Eckert (TV) 10, Warner (W) 2; Digs – Lauren Early (TV) 11; Kills – Ball (TV) 8, Maddie Gawthrop (W) 5 Valley Record: 16-6 (4-2 TRC)
