SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
LOUISA, KY With a five set win over Betsy Layne Monday on Senior night the Lawrence Co. Volleyball team accomplished two things. The first team in school history to win 10 games and the first team to win 2 District games in a season.
The VolleyDawgs who were coming off a tough weekend at Johnson Central got off to a good start with a 25-23 win in the first set. Betsy Layne tied it at 1-1 with a 25-20 win in set number 2. LCHS went up 2-1 with a 25-17 win in set 3. The Lady Bobcats would force a deciding fifth set with a 25-14 win in set number 4.
In the final set of the match it was Lawrence Co. winning 16-14 and improving to 10-18 on the season but more importantly 2-4 in 58th District play.
Floyd Central will be the #1 seed in the 58th District tournament which will begin the week of October 8th at Lawrence Co.
Lawrence Co. is 2-4, Betsy Layne is 2-3 and Prestonsburg is 1-4.
Betsy Layne and Prestonsburg play tonight. If Betsy Layne wins Lawrence Co. is the #3 seed if Prestonsburg wins it will be a three way tie for second place and will come down to a Coin Flip for seeds 2, 3, and 4.
Lawrence Co. will return to action tonight with a trip to Rose Hill and then Host Piarist Thursday night for a Doubleheader.
Lawrence Co. Volleyball Head Coach Autumn Blevins
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… The girls left everything out on the court. So many times we have gotten to the fifth set only to come up short. Tonight was completely different; and to do it on senior night makes it that much more special. This is an extraordinary group of young ladies. No LCHS volleyball team has ever had 10 wins nor has any LCHS team ever had 2 district wins. District tournament seeding is out of our hands with everything riding on tomorrow night’s Betsy Layne vs. Prestonsburg game.”
“… Polly Fannin has grown so much in her first and only year of volleyball. She has a lot of heart and desire to learn the game, which has been fun to watch.”
“… Harmannie Lemaster has such a sweet demeanor and will never be out hustled. Every day, she works to get better.”
“… Kaylee Ison has come into a leadership role as one of our setters. She has been a consistent server for us and has developed her setting skills in such a short amount of time.”
“… Ellan Sparks, one of our captains, always takes responsibility and asks what she can do to be better. She is a mature leader with a lot of heart and love for this game.”
“… Lexie Workman, another captain, is a versatile leader that does it all. She is a competitor who is willing to do whatever it takes to win.”
“… All of these Seniors have been an essential part in the success of our program this year. Fortunately, we have a lot more business to take care of before I have to say goodbye to them!”
