Volley Raiders defeat Pickens, but lose to Lumpkin

Senior Taylor Hallenbeck

By Dallas Bordon

The Madison County Volley Raiders hit the road for their longest road trip of the season to Lumpkin County on Thursday. At the end of the road to Indian land awaited the 0-7 Lumpkin County team. The Indians collected their first win of the season at the hands of the Raiders as Lumpkin pushed past Madison County 2-0 (25-19, 25-16). The Raiders bounced back to defeat Pickens in the late match by a 2-0 score (27-25 and 25-21). With the spit, Madison County’s record now stands at 4-6 on the season. Lumpkin County is in region 8 (4A) with Madison County but Thursday’s match didn’t count towards the region record. Madison County will face Lumpkin County again on October 1. That rematch with the Indians will be a region contest.

The junior varsity Raiders also lost to Lumpkin County but defeated Pickens in the late match. The junior varsity Volley Raiders currently hold a 3-4 record.

Madison County hit the road again to Habersham County on September 5^th to face the Habersham Raiders and Shiloh beginning at 6:00.

Volley Raiders lose close one to Lanier, defeat Berkmar

Brikkel Rucker

Mackenzie LaZear

By Dallas Bordon

The Madison County Volley Raiders opened region play at Lanier on Tuesday night. The varsity Raiders and Longhorns battled through three sets before Lanier squeaked out with the 2-1 win. Madison County took the opening set by a 25-23 score and Lanier pushed past the Raiders in the second set 25-13 to force a third and deciding set. Lanier used a run of 9-0 to earn the early 13-4 lead, but Madison County answered by pulling to within three points following strong serves by Mackenzie LaZear and key blocked shots by Mya Moss. Jessica Hill was the recipient of back to back point serves late and LaZear added a spike that ended up tying the game at 22-22. Lanier then pulled away with three unanswered points to win the set 25-22 and overall match.

The varsity Volley Raiders then swept Berkmar in the nightcap 2-0 (25-12, 29-27). The junior varsity Raiders suffered a loss to Lanier 0-2 (16-25, 12-25).