Lady Eagles Ram Penns Valley
Moving forward to last Thursday’s game, the Lady Eagles knew they had a big night ahead of them. Thursday’s game would be the annual Dig Pink game to bring awareness to breast cancer. The team donned pink uniforms and asked fans to also wear pink to support the cause.
But this wasn’t the only thing on the Lady Eagles’s minds. After taking two hard losses this week the Lady Eagles were looking to redeem themselves against the Penns Valley Rams. The Lady Eagles had fallen to the Rams the last time the two teams had faced off, but knew that they could be beaten.
From the first point, it was obvious the Lady Eagles were not playing around. The team came out with high energy and a focused drive that hadn’t been seen before. The Eagles remained consistent in serve receive and were making all the defensive moves. A huge asset to the Eagles defense were outside hitters Reagan Irons and Bri Foy who had an impressive combined 22 digs. The Eagles ended the set 25-18 ,but they were only getting warmed up.
The Lady Eagles obliterated the Rams in the second set, winning 25-12. The Eagles played a smart set and followed the game plan. Junior setter Mattie Cherry was able to create lots of one on one opportunities for her hitters and ended the night with an impressive 29 assists. Tyrone’s defense continued to outwork the Rams, leading to a total of 50 digs, a high for the Lady Eagles. The whole team seemed to be on fire, with each player following their role.
“This game proved that we are a team that is able to dominate other teams. This has been something we have struggled with in the past against teams that don’t challenge us as much. Knowing that we are capable of playing with that mindset and focus raises the bar for our future games,” says Junior Makenna Bauer.
The Lady Eagles knew Penns Valley were going to battle in the third set, but the Eagles couldn’t be stopped. Junior outside hitter Makenna Bauer had an outstanding offensive performance, finishing the game with 12 kills and a whopping 13 service points which lead the team. Penns Valley’s defense began to struggle and the Rams started to make errors, especially against Middle Hitter Courtney Williams, who had 7 kills and 5 blocks. The Lady Eagles ended the set with a score of 25-13.
Tyrone beats Penns Valley 3-0. Scores were 25-18, 25-12, 25-13. Tyrone JV wins 25-23, 25-21.
Mattie Cherry – 29 assists, 5 digs, 5 service points
Makenna Bauer – 12 kills, 6 aces, 7 digs, 13 service points
Brianna Foy – 6 kills, 2 aces, 9 digs, 9 service points
Courtney Williams – 7 kills, 5 blocks
Reagan Irons – 13 digs, 2 service points
Ebonee Rice- 16 digs, 3 aces
Miranda Goodman – 1 service point
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