{
  "id": 4079731,
  "title": "Washburn volleyball sweeps Arkansas Tech, defeats William Jewell 3-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/washburn-volleyball-sweeps-arkansas-tech-defeats-william-jewell-3-1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T01:39:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/washburn-volleyball-sweeps-arkansas-tech-013945320.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Topeka, KS - The No. 8 Washburn volleyball team began their season strong with a 3-0 record, securing victories against Arkansas Tech and William Jewell College on Friday. In their first game, Washburn swept Arkansas Tech with scores of 25-21, 25-19, and 25-19. Emma Siron led the charge with 17 kills, while Brynne Topolski contributed 11. Taylor Rottinghaus and Shannon Frakes each managed 11 digs. In game two against William Jewell, Washburn won 3-1 (17-25, 25-12, 25-15, 25-8). Brooklyn Morrisey led the team with 12 kills, and Brynn Topolski added 11. Avery Willey recorded 17 digs, and Autumn Gibbs contributed 11. The Ichabods will conclude the Washburn Invitational on Saturday, facing Westminster University with the first serve scheduled for 2 p.m.",
  "summary": "TOPEKA (KSNT) — A hot start to the season for the Ichabods. The No. 8 Washburn volleyball team is off to a 3-0 start on the season, picking up two wins on Friday. Washburn opened the day with a sweep (25-21, 25-19, 25-19) over Arkansas Tech. Emma Siron paced the Ichabods with 17 kills, followed […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Washburn volleyball team starts season with 3-0 record",
    "Defeats Arkansas Tech 3-0, 25-21, 25-19, 25-19",
    "Beats William Jewell 3-1, 17-25, 25-12, 25-15, 25-8"
  ],
  "editors_take": "A strong season start for Washburn volleyball cements their standing as a top contender, with key players stepping up to secure decisive wins against Arkansas Tech and William Jewell College.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}