Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Eagles' season comes to an end
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DALE CITY -- For everything that Franklin County has accomplished during this 11-win season with a freshman and a sophomore in the starting lineup, the Western Valley District tournament runners-up were no match for Forest Park, which relied on the leadership of senior setter Stephanie Saunders and the powerful swing of Rachel Goss to pull out a 25-18, 24-26, 25-21, 25-17 victory Tuesday in the Northwest Region quarterfinals.
The Eagles lost even though Forest Park (22-2) was playing without star player Kellie Goss, who wore a short-sleeve shirt and sweat pants for the Bruins' regional quarterfinal match. The 6-foot-2 middle hitter had suffered a sprained ankle. She is expected to return for the semifinals.
Franklin County (11-12) got terrific performances from libero Samantha Washburn and outside hitter Jordan Templin, who led the Eagles with 19 kills, but could not keep the momentum it built by winning the second game.
Region III
Fort Defiance def. William Byrd 25-18, 25-18, 25-16.
FORT DEFIANCE -- William Byrd held a 15-14 lead in the second game, but Fort Defiance closed out the set on an 11-3 run and went on to eliminate Byrd.
The Terriers (12-12) then fell behind 24-9 in the third set, but scored seven straight points to close to within 24-16.
Samantha Webster finished with seven kills, and Kalyn Molnar added eight digs.
Jefferson Forest def. Staunton River 25-10, 25-14, 25-17.
FOREST -- Kelsey Stapleton and Jordan Hawkins each had six kills for Jefferson Forest (20-3).
Savannah Ramsey had five kills and Lindsey Smith four. Stapleton and Smith each had five service aces.
Sarah Woodford had 13 assists for Staunton River (12-11), while Chelsea Eary added six kills.
Region IV
Cave Spring def. Marion 25-16, 25-11, 25-17.
Piper Hagan lead the Knights to victory in their Region IV quarterfinal with 10 kills.
Emily Lawrence added seven kills and Corey Jacobsen added six kills and three blocks.
Cave Spring plays in the regional semifinal at 5 p.m. Thursday at Hidden Valley against Patrick County.
Patrick County def. Tazewell 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, 27-25.
STUART -- Kylene Culler recorded 14 kills and eight blocks and Lizzy Leeper had 12 kills and 17 service points for Patrick County (17-6).
Casey Bradshaw added 47 assists for the Cougars.
Tunstall def. Christiansburg 25-16, 25-15, 25-21.
DRY FORK -- The season came to an end in the region quarters for the Blue Demons (13-11).
VIRGINIA INDEPENDANT SCHOOLS
North Cross def. Richmond Christian 25-6, 25-14, 25-23
Sarah Jessee tallied 30 assists and Marli Dabareiner contributed 10 kills to lead North Cross (20-3) to the VIS Division III semifinals.
Emma Caveness finished with eight kills, while Mary McConaughy had five service aces in the win.
Holy Cross def. Roanoke Catholic 20-25, 25-18, 22-25, 27-25, 15-7.
LYNCHBURG -- The Celtics' season came to an end as Holy Cross edged Roanoke Catholic in the fourth game to even the match, then won Game 5.
-- Staff reports
