Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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). 

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