Cambridge suddenly clicking on five-match win streak

The Cambridge volleyball team has gotten an expected boost from senior Erin Johnson (left) and her return from injuries recently. They’ve won five matches in a row.

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McCOOK, Neb. ­— Cambridge’s Trojans are surging to start October after beating Cozad in three sets and sweeping host McCook Tuesday evening.

The Trojans (12-7 record) have suddenly won five consecutive matches after splitting their first 14 at 7-7.

A super trend for coach Lauren Carpenter who guided Cambridge into last year’s Class D-1 state championship match.

“Definitely,” Carpenter responded whether Trojans are starting to find their stride again in 2024.

“We started a little slow against Cozad but got it done,” she added. “Against McCook, I told the girls the pace was going to be a little faster and they responded.”

Senior Erin Johnson has returned from injury to help fuel the win streak while Carpenter knows returning setter Mallory Springer “is the glue” of her team.

However, younger Trojans really delivered again Tuesday like junior Brooklyn Holtze’s 15 kills against Cozad.

The Trojans took that in three 25-22, 20-25, 25-15; then swept those Bison 25-19, 25-19.

Leaders from both Cambridge wins Tuesday at McCook High School:

Vs. McCook

Kills: Erin Johnson 6, Brooklyn Holtze 6. Ace serves: Elisabeth Kubik 2. Total blocks: Joslyn Holtze 2, Mallory Springer 2. Digs: Chloe Gooden 10, Springer 10. Assists: Mallory Springer 13. Serve receives: Joslyn Holtze 11.

Vs. Cozad

Kills: Brooklyn Holtze 15, Erin Johnson 7. Ace serves: Mallory Springer 4, B. Holtze 2, Johnson, Elisabeth Kubik 2. Total blocks: Anabelle Taylor 3, B. Holtze 2. Digs: Joslyn Holtze 12, Springer 8, Chloe Gooden 8. Assists: Mallory Springer 23. Serve receives: Joslyn Holtze 22.