Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Eagles Split with Bulldogs

The Lady Eagles junior high volleyball teams split their home matches with the Sikeston Bulldogs tonight.

8th Grade Action:  It took three sets but the Oran managed to pick up a win against Sikeston.  The Eagles took the first 25-23 and dropped the second 13-25. Oran won the rubber game 25-16.  

A large portion of the Lady Eagles success came in the form of the strong serving arm of Jessica Long who had 14 service points, 5 aces and 2 kills.  Setter Cassie Cochran had 2 assists.  The Eighth grade is now 2-2 on the season.

7th Grade Action:  Oran lost in straight sets to Sikeston in the evening's opener.  The Eagles held their own in the first set before losing 18-25.  It was all Sikeston in second and deciding set as Oran lost 10-25.

Bailey Shipley had six service points, three aces and an assist.  Lyndsi Bryant also had six service points and two aces for the Seventh grade squad that now has a record of 1-3.

Upcoming Action:  The teams will have two matches next week.  They travel to Charleston on Tuesday and Richland on Thursday.  Both contests start at 6 pm.

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