Volleyball: Lady Cats Edged By BG Purples

Edmonson Voice Staff    photos by Granville Meredith

The ECHS Lady Cat Volleyball team hosted Bowling Green on Thursday night.  The freshman lost their first set 14 – 21, but came back for the second set and won 21 – 17.  They finally fell short on the last set, losing 18 – 21.

The junior varsity attempted to avenge the Freshman loss and took first set 21 – 16.  However, BG took the last two sets for the win. 

The varsity squad came out looking sharp with help from a great crowd and a loud pep section.  The first set was back and forth the entire way as the largest lead of the set was 1-3.  Mikayla Lindsey and Caitlin Simon were matched virtually point-for-point by the size and hitters from BG. The Lady Cats seemed to be at a disadvantage in size, but the contest was as evenly matched you could ask for. Both teams consistently made highlight reel plays, but BG eventually won the first set 25 – 27.  Back row play was very solid, led by Senior co-captain Julie Sullivan and Mary Chris Waddell.  Morgan Miller played well on the front row making some key blocks and hits.  Co-Captain and setter Laney Meredith was great with her sets, allowing the hitters opportunities to score points. 

The second set was a carbon copy of the first with the exception of a few mental mistakes by the Lady Cats. The Purples were able to capitalize on those mistakes and won the second set 19 – 25,  winning the match in two straight sets.  

Coach Ritter said “I'm pretty happy with the way the ladies played.  Bowling Green is a really good team and we hung in there until the end.  (If) We keep playing like this, we will have a great season!”