Forest Park senior Ava Fischer, center, who reached 1,000 career kills in a volleyball match Tuesday against West Iron, receives congratulations from varsity coach Bobbie Anderson, left, and junior varsity coach Lindsey Anderson. (Courtesy photo)

Heading into Thursday night’s game against host Superior Central, the North Dickinson volleyball team had only played one five-set match this season, a 3-2 triumph over Iron Mountain on Sept. 15.

The Nordics engaged in their second such match against the Cougars and came out on top again with a 19-25, 25-23, 25-19 17-25, 15-9 Skyline Central Conference rollercoaster victory at Eben Junction.

“It was a really competitive night, with great energy on the court,” ND coach Taylor Johnson said. “We came out a little slow in the first set, but once we

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