The Lady Eagles had a challenging week, playing three games in four nights, but rose to the challenge winning  two out of three games.

Tyrone 3, Juniata Valley 2

Tyrone won a nail biting victory over Juniata Valley Monday, September 11. Tyrone took the first two sets but lost the third and fourth set. The final set was very close with winning 15-13 in the fifth set.

“Tonight was a good confidence boost for our young team heading into a tough Penns Valley team tomorrow at their place.  If we continue to improve a little each day and keep gaining confidence I’m excited to see where this team can go,” says head coach Michael Kraft.

Senior Emily Fusco left the floor with a sprained ankle at the beginning of the fourth set. Near the end of the fifth set Emily fiercely came back in and made a kill to win the game 15-13.

Senior Lea Crofcheck contributed with 13 kills and 1 block. Senior Emily Fusco chipped in with 14 kills, 3 aces, and 4 digs.

“We started out strong but lost communication halfway through the game. By the end, we regained communication to win the game,” said Senior Emily Fusco.

“Lea Crofcheck and Emily Fusco are the team captains and they showed us their leadership tonight. I’m so proud of them tonight as they led their team to a much needed victory,” said Michael Kraft.

The Lady Eagles all pitched in to go home with a win.

Penns Valley 3, Tyrone 1

The Lady Eagles were playing without starter Emily Fusco and lost all but one set on the night to a strong Penns Valley team.

“With a starter injured we had to work with a different lineup tonight. But this young team competed and got better in many areas tonight,” said head coach Michael Kraft.

Tyrone lost the first set with a score of 25-18 and the second, 23-25 and dropped third and fourth set with a score of 25-20 and 25-19.

Senior Emily Fusco sat out due to a sprained ankle. Sophomore Brianna Foy led with 10 kills, 6 aces, 10 digs, and 9 service points. Freshman Mattie Cherry had 15 assists.  Sophomore Ebonee Rice had 11 service points, and Senior Lea Crofcheck had 8 service points.

Tyrone 3, Bellefonte, 0

Tyrone trampled Bellefonte, Thursday night, claiming victory in the first 3 sets. The last set was close and went into “overtime” 26-24.

Senior Lea Crofcheck had 10 kills, and 14 service points. Senior Emily Fusco recorded a streak of 11 aces and ending with 19 service points.

The Lady Eagles are 2-2 overall and 1-2 in the Mountain League. The team is at home vs. Clearfield on Thursday, September 21.