Although the AHSTW volleyball team has struggled through its first 22 games, it hasn’t been for lack of fighting spirit. The young Lady Vikes have been in hard-fought battles, including taking sets against tough teams in Sidney and Coon-Rapids Bayard. Head coach Kelsey Fraher says her team’s fighting spirit and drive to improve are things she appreciates about her group.

The defense has been one of the strong points for AHSTW this season. The Lady Vikes have two players in the top 20 in digs, including Western Iowa conference Leader Halle Goodman. Goodman has amassed 211 digs in 22 matches. Fraher asserted her squad’s effort and performance on the defensive side of the ball have been phenomenal.

Despite the defensive success, attacking has been one area where AHSTW has struggled this season. Despite the struggles sophomore Kendra Hansen is excelling. She currently sits 3rd in the conference with 269 assists. Fraher says her experience her ability to find her teammates and all-around play have helped the Lady Vikes progress.

The name of the Game for the Lady Vikes is continual improvement. Although Fraher has seen improvements throughout the season, she says her team can still improve their intensity and consistency.

AHSTW will host IKM-Manning Thursday with the contest scheduled for 7:15 pm.