Kuusamo’s Pallo-Karhut took the lead in the final series of volleyball against LP Kangasala. On Saturday, the people of Kuusamo were stronger 3–1. Julie Lengweiler in particular took the lead with 22 points.
16.4. 20:23 • Updated April 16th. 20:23
Kuusamo Pallo-Karhut, who is aiming for the first victory in the women’s volleyball league, took a long step towards his goal on Saturday, when the team defeated LP Kangasala away 3-1 and took the lead in the finals with a victory 2-1.
The next two matches will be played in Kuusamo on Tuesday and Wednesday, so Sotiris Gkotsisin a coaching team has a good chance of having a championship in their home hall. The team has won 15 matches in a row there, the previous loss just came to LP Kangasala last November.
– This was the best game for us in the finals. We found solutions to certain situations where we were weaker on Friday. The defense in particular improved, Gkotsis said.
Award deservedly awarded for best Jalissa Trotter scored 11 points for Kuusamo. He mostly scored seven points on the tricks as well as baited and fought two points. Chipper Julie Lengweiler scored 22 points.
– Lengweiler scored too many points, we have to study how to lower his power. Two break days will be needed for all-around players Emmi Riikilä is already able to hit the ball on Tuesday and Ronja Heikkiniemi gets rest, said the coach of Kangasala Arttu Keränen.
The success rate of LP Kangasala’s attacks was only 27, with 150 points out of 150 attacks. Kuusamo was clearly more efficient, especially in its winnings.