The Freshman and JV teams got the night off to a good start by shooting down the Eagles in 2 game fashion. This was the third time this season that the JV Neers team bested Scott as they also came out on top in the Bluegrass Games and at the Cupcake Classic. This young JV bunch keeps rolling with an attitude of never getting rattled.
In varsity action, it seemed more like a district final than a regular season match. The gym was loud, the players were giving it all they had, and the coaches were not holding anything back. It was apparent early that both teams wanted to play for keeps. I had to go back in the KHSAA archives to find that SK hadn’t beaten Scott since the 2007 season. Another way of saying it, the two current seniors haven’t seen the Pioneers with a varsity victory over Scott. SK certainly didn’t overpower the Eagles but they definitely showed that it isn’t going to be a Scott dominated district this year.
SK looked a little shaky at first as maybe they were just a little too pumped up. Service failures were too common early but the aerial acrobatics of Murray and Caverly settled the Neers down. SK got the lead and started pulling away but not before Scott came roaring back at the end of the set. SK holds on and comes out on top in the first set 25-23.
The win seemed to almost surprise the Eagles but I would also say woke them up. Their hitting was more aggressive and their game definitely went up a notch in the second set. Scott comes back and takes the set by a final of 25-19 and sends the match to a third set.
SK came out relaxed in the third and took a nice lead on Scott early. SK maintained the lead and it looked almost like they were going to stretch the lead for maybe a sizable victory. Not so fast, Scott came back with a vengeance and both teams had some rallies/volleys/dives/ you name it where the action was just fast and furious. I never knew quite where to point the camera because both teams were getting after it. Good guys come out on top in the third by a final of 25-19.
Stats for the night:
Kaitlin Murray 9 kills, 2 aces, 4 digs
Saralyn Callahan 6 kills, 7 Blocks, 3 aces
Samantha Eudy 6 Kills, 2 Blocks
Sophia Dunn 16 assists, 2 aces, 6 digs
Kelsey Henderson 10 digs
A great team effort tonight by SK. Every player that took to the floor for the coaches had their big moment. The celebrating was as much fun to watch as the effort. Great job girls!
More pics tomorrow after they load to the host. Also, ALL 250 pics that I kept will be available at the following: http://www.figsphotos.com/g/holy_cross_and_scott
Murray all fired up.
Haley Robinson with a nice stuff.
...and the reaction.
Bad picture but gives you an idea of the effort.
What do you mean that wasn't in? Like the reactions in the background.
More effort as Kloeker and Henderson crash.
The landing after being up in the air about 4 feet.
Emily and Carly taking in the JV game from the top of the bleachers.
More effort...getting the picture?
Now that's pretty cool.
These just don't get old.
Effort? This actually went over the net.
Effort from the other side.
Effort in the stands; I think the people on the left look like they are encouraging the lady in the middle to throw the ball at the people on the right?
Celebration after the match win.
