Apollo, McLean County, and Trinity all eased to victories, while Owensboro outlasted Hancock County.
Apollo 3, North Hardin 1
After dropping the first set, Apollo won the next three to beat North Hardin on the road 3-1 (20-25, 25-10, 25-19, 25-16). Abie Butterworth recorded a team-high 16 kills and added 12 digs, three service aces, and a block. Jessica Lee had 40 assists, three kills, and three blocks while Jessie Pate finished with 16 digs and five service aces.
“This was a great road win for us against a very tough opponent,” Apollo head coach Mary Howard said. “First set we came out a little bit passive and a little out of sync, but rallied to finish the first set strong. That carried momentum into sets two, three, and four. Our girls did a very good job tonight against adapting to North Hardin’s offensive tendencies. A continued focus for us all season has been serving tough and passing well-off service receive. We were very efficient in those areas tonight, which in turn provided the base for strong attacks at the net tonight.”
McLean County 3, Butler County 1
Addy Kirby recorded a team-high 22 kills and added 10 assists and eight digs in McLean County’s 3-1 win over Butler County. Rachel Roberts added 10 digs, eight kills, and three service aces, Abbi Shivers had 16 assists, 10 digs, and six kills, and Amelia Aull finished with five service aces.
Owensboro 3, Hancock County 0
Ayrish Barksdale finished with a team-high eight kills, in the Lady Devils’ 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-6), win over Hancock County. Addie Travis added seven kills and a team-high four blocks, while Macey Kahn led the team in digs with seven.
“I thought my team did a great job focusing and coming off the long weekend,” Owensboro head coach Melissa Tibbs said. “Their energy and aggressive play increased as the night progressed.”
Trinity 3, Christian County 0
Kenzie McDowell finished with a team-high 26 assists and five service aces in her team’s 3-0 (25:23, 25:20, 25:11) sweep over Christian County. Caroline Hall and Addison Mills led the Lady Raiders in digs and kills with 25 and nine respectively.
“Christian County is scrappy and tactical with their offense. It was nice to play people we don’t really know,” Trinity head coach Brooke Hall said. “I think it challenges our team and gives our girls a new perspective and motivation to grow in the game. They were singing at the top of their lungs on the bus tonight. Pretty sure you could hear them back in Whitesville. I’d say that’s a good sign that good things are ahead.”
