NGU Skyliner

Darius L. Brown
Staff Writer

Replacements’ Trevor Griggs eludes a Got’ems defender last Thursday at the intramural field. Students utilize these events to take a break from studying. (Photo by Cory Guinn)

The Lady Crusaders traveled to Brevard College this past weekend to take on the Brevard Tornados and the Converse Valkyries. North Greenville dropped both matches at the weekend tournament.

The Lady Crusaders lost in three consecutive sets, 10-25, 22-25 and 24-26 to Converse. In the second match, the Lady Crusaders went up against the host of the tournament, the Brevard Tornados.

The Lady Crusaders came up short in the fifth set (20-25), (25-21), (12-25), (26-24) and (5-15). North Greenville played a hard fought game, but could not manage to come out with a victory.

Gabbrielle McKinley had 57 assists in two matches, and Melissa Ragsdale contributed 35 digs. The young ladies had some victorious moments this past weekend as well as some downfalls, but they managed to keep their heads up high.

“Even though my teammates and I did not come out victorious in this weekend’s tournament, that does not mean the Lady Crusaders are losers,” said Sarah Beth White, a freshman from Atlanta.

White is a freshman, but she is still a leader for her team. White also stated what kept the Lady Crusaders in this weekend’s match-up was their determination to be victorious and being focused throughout the match-ups. The Lady Crusaders’ strengths are their powerful hits and organize formation, according to White.

The Lady Crusaders have a long season ahead of them and a tough schedule this season, but fans are hoping they will come out victorious.

The Lady Crusaders have a profound affect on a lot of individuals at North Greenville University, due to their dedication and motivation. One significant thing about the Lady Crusaders is that when they are out on the floor playing, they give it their all. They play as a team, and when they are at practice they are working hard non stop.

With the help of fans supporting the Lady Crusaders it gives the ladies motivation to work even harder in practice, as well as in games. The Lady Crusaders’ record is 4-10. The young ladies are continuing to push and work hard everyday in practice, so they can come out on top.

Our Lady Crusaders’ next game is an away game against Queens College in Charlotte on Sept. 16.

Tags: Fall 2009, Vol. 109 - Issue 2

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