Menlo News September 24, 2022

Volleyball nets silver at Chandler Invitational

Menlo finishes 3-1

Lily Kautai, a sophomore, was all over the court for the Knights, tallying 14 kills, 60 assists, 11 digs and five aces in the Chandler In... — Lily Kautai, a sophomore, was all over the court for the Knights, tallying 14 kills, 60 assists, 11 digs and five aces in the Chandler Invitational.

Knight senior Brooke Dombkowski posted team-highs with 21 kills and 22 digs as the Knights went 3-1 in the Chandler Invitational

Menlo senior Avery Herrod tallied six aces for the Knights.

Menlo junior Liv Leschly picks up a hit in Saturday's tournament - she finished with 16 digs for the day — Menlo junior Liv Leschly picks up a hit in Saturday’s tournament - she finished with 16 digs for the day

Menlo sophomore Lauren Mrva strikes in the first match against Mills on Saturday.

Menlo junior Bella Chen puts up one of her 11 blocks of the tournament Saturday

9.24.22 – The Menlo School volleyball team won three matches to return to the championship of the 11th annual Chris Chandler Invitational and fell to Sacred Heart Prep 25-20, 25-14 on Saturday.
The Knights (10-11) defeated Mills 25-13, 22-25, 15-3 and Moreau Catholic 25-18, 25-13 in pool play. Then, Menlo beat University-San Francisco 25-20, 25-23 to advance to the championship.
For the tournament, senior Brooke Dombkowski posted team-highs with 21 kills and 22 digs. Sophomore Lily Kautai tallied 14 kills, 60 assists, 11 digs and five aces. Bella Chen, a junior, finished with 14 kills and a team-best 11 blocks while senior Dorinda Xiao had 30 assists and five aces. Juniors Logan Wilson added 12 kills and eight blocks. Knights junior Liv Leschly had 16 digs and senior Avery Herrod notched a team-high six aces.