Santa Fe volleyball: Lady Chiefs beat No. 6 Green Ridge

GREEN RIDGE -- The fourth-ranked Santa Fe volleyball team got its biggest challenge of the young season Tuesday against the host team of the Green Ridge Triangular.

Junior Molly Sander had 11 kills as the Lady Chiefs came from behind to defeat No. 6 Green Ridge, 13-25, 25-19, 25-21.

"This was a great match-up for us," remarked Santa Fe head coach Stacey Thomas. The Lady Tigers (2-1) "made is have to make the decision to play consistently and at a high level."

Sophomore Lauren Zitelman had 11 digs and blocked two shots, although deflected or altered several others. Sophomore Lindsey Pemberton had a career-high seven kills and senior Lauren Aversman contributed six spikes and 13 saves.

The Lady Chiefs followed that up with a 26-24, 25-20 decision over rival Concordia (1-3).

Sander and junior Anna Sleeper combined for 11 kills and 11 assists and Aversman had 10 digs for Santa Fe.

The Lady Chiefs (5-0) host Crest Ridge to begin their I-70 Conference campaign today.