Girls Volleyball Recap vs. Uvalde on 9/11/23

8th Grade A Team
Your 8th Grade A Team traveled to Uvalde, Monday, September 11th. We struggled to shake off some really tough serves in the beginning and allowed the Lady Lobos to gain some cushion. We lost game 1, 17-25. Still a bit anxious and unsure, the girls soon trailed. Your Lady Bulldogs put up a strong fight and were able to come back and take the set 25-23. Set 3 showed no less. These young ladies continued to persevere and came out on top 15-12. With last minute lineup changes, these girls were able to adapt and they showed that volleyball is a skill about mental toughness and together they can get through anything. Stats recorded are: Serving Aces: Addison Ashcraft: 5, Pyper Barnard: 2, Briley Clark: 2, Mckenna Jones: 3, Haily Livingston: 3, Isabella Pace: 1 Digs: Brynleigh Hauer: 1, Addison Ashcraft: 1, Pyper Barnard: 2, Mckenna Jones: 1, Kolbie Lawlis: 1, Taylor Marrs: 2 Kills: Pyper Barnard: 3, Kolbie Lawlis: 3, Mckenna Jones: 1, Isabella Pace: 1  Assists: Briley Clark: 3, Kolbie Lawlis: 4, Mckenna Jones: 1, Brynleigh Hauer: 1, Mia Ranly: 1 Blocks: Pyper Bernard: 2, Kolbie Lawlis: 1 The Lady Bulldogs will be taking on the Carrizo Springs Lady Wildcats next Wednesday, September, 20th. 
 
8th Grade B Team
In a thrilling volleyball match last night, the B team put up an impressive fight, despite ultimately falling short in a three-set showdown. The first set was a high-octane affair, with Olivia Walker and Leighann Spangler leading the charge by serving aces left and right, catapulting the team to an early victory. Their incredible serving skills kept the momentum going and electrified the atmosphere in the gym. However, the opposing team managed to regroup and clinch the next two sets. Although the B team didn’t secure the win, the players showcased their resilience and potential, making it a game to remember.
 
7th Grade A Team
7th grade A team battled in 3 losing to the Uvalde Lobos, 14-25, 25-23, 15-17. Our girls had a slow start, but then battled back in set two to get a chance to win it in game 3. Uvalde had some great hitters but our back row was ready with digs coming from Brylyn Thornburgh 6, Brooke Montelongo 5, and Elle Vander Zee 5. Our hitting is starting to come alive with kills from Brooke Montelongo with 5, Gracen Spruell 2, Rehnahta Gomez 1. Serving Aces from Elle Vander Zee 1, Brylyn Thornburgh 1, Brooke Montelongo 2. We are headed in the right direction to build up a strong program. 
 
7th Grade B Team
The 7B Lady Bulldogs played against Uvalde Monday night and continued their winning streak 3-0! The game was won in three sets, taking the first one 25-22, losing the second 16-25, and securing the final set at 15-10. The team continues to grow every day and their hard work is at full display during the game. Brylee Phillips had 7 serving aces, Mackenzie Clay had 5! Both Cealy Billings and Maikenna Ybarra had 1 kill. Great passing improvement came from Khloe Martinez and Ava Thompson. The team is fully confident in themselves and look forward to their next home game against Carrizo Springs next Wednesday. 
 
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