Volleyball falls to Mars Hill in three sets
Posted by The Skyliner on October 7th, 2009Darius L. Brown
Staff Writer
(Photo by Ashley Herndon)
On Friday, Oct. 2, the Lady Crusaders volleyball team was put to the test in a challenging match against the opposing Lady Lions.
Unfortunately for North Greenville, the Lady Crusaders were defeated by the Lady Lions of Mars Hill College in three consecutive sets (25-21, 25-18, 25-22).
The first set resulting in a score of 25-21. The next set finished in favor of Mars Hill 25-21, followed by another close game ending with a score of 25-22.
There were some victorious moments as well as some downfalls. Each set was close, but the Crusaders could not manage to be victorious against the Lions.
“Kaitlyn Harris played a good game,” North Greenville coach Lauren Axson said. Harris had 28 digs on the night and two aces from the service line.
“Gabriellle McKinley also played well,” Axson said.
McKinley had four blocks and 22 assists. Axson stated that her girls played a hard-fought game but could not emerge victorious this time around.
“There were plenty of times they managed to execute, but the Lions retaliated even harder,” Axson said. “The ladies have been working extra hard in practice everyday. This loss should motivate them to come out harder next game.”
The Lady Crusaders have been giving it their all since day one. A significant thing about the Lady Crusaders is that they are a team that never settles for less.
“Working hard is a virtue for them.” Axson said. “The girls need to improvise and execute a little more, and they need to be more comfortable in game situations, like against Mars Hill.”
North Greenville (7-15) will return to the court Oct. 6, against Toccoa Falls, a team they defeated in three straight sets Sept. 23.
Tags: Fall 2009, Vol. 109 - Issue 5