Brand hits 1,000 career digs as Crivitz defeats Suring in four sets

CRIVITZ — In a hard-fought battle on Oct. 8, 2026, the Crivitz Wolverines varsity volleyball team outlasted Suring in four sets, earning a 3-1 victory with set scores of 25-23, 27-29, 25-18, and 25-23. The night was made even more memorable by a career milestone for Crivitz’s Kiya Brand, who surpassed 1,000 career digs during the match.

Crivitz set the pace in a competitive opening frame, taking a 25-23 win before Suring responded with a marathon 29-27 victory in set two to even the match. Rebounding sharply, the Wolverines controlled the third frame for a 25-18 decision and then held off a late Suring push in the fourth set to secure the 25-23 win.

Brand anchored Crivitz’s defense, digging up a game-high 25 balls to reach her 1,000-dig milestone while also contributing four service aces, seven kills, and an assist. At the net, Marli Meyers turned in a dominant all-around performance, tying for the team lead with 13 kills while adding eight blocks, eight digs, an ace, and an assist. Peyton Rehberg matched Meyers with 13 kills of her own while picking up 10 digs, two blocks, and an assist.

Brecken Ott provided further firepower at the net with 11 kills, four digs, and an assist. Setter Haili Dorschner directed the offense with 22 assists while adding two aces, five digs, and a kill, with Kaylen Thoreson complementing the setup duties with 14 assists, two aces, and seven digs.

In the backcourt, Izzy Wesoloski tallied 14 digs and two assists, Ellie Goltz recorded nine digs and an assist, and Kaylie Polzin added six digs, a kill, and a block. Piper Wesner chipped in six kills and five digs to complete a well-rounded team win for Crivitz.