After a tough day Saturday at the Brownstown Central Volleyball Invite Saturday, East Central returned home Tuesday to defeat Franklin County 25-17, 25-16 and 25-21. For Franklin County, it was a night of adjustments.
“Though we were not able to come home with the win, we still overcame many obstacles,” said Franklin County coach Jill Megenthal. “Some of these girls are playing positions they have never played before. Whether it be front row or back row, we are still very glad to be playing!”
Franklin County reported stats:
- Kassisdy Schell- 1 ace, 2 kills and 10 digs
- Kacie Williams- 1 ace, 6 digs and 8 assists
- Kylie Lea- 1 ace and 2 digs
- Kensee Ferman- 1 ace, 2 kills and 3 digs
- Kiersten Schell- 3 kills, 1 block, 1 block solo, 9 digs and 1 assist
- Saige Mergenthal- 2 kills and 3 digs
- Veronica Reeves- 1 block and 1 dig
- Hadlee Hornsby- 3 digs
- Lauren Stacy- 1 dig
East Central won the JV match 25-23, 25-22.
“It was a very competitive match, but a few points didn’t land our way and we lost in two sets,” said FCHS assistant coach Tana Stang. “Even though we lost, I am very proud with how the girls played. Many girls played in a position they have never played before along with a new rotation we threw together at practice Monday.”
Franklin County JV reported stats:
- Tiffany Billman- 5 digs, 1 ace and 1 solo block
- Lauren Stacy- 4 digs, 3 kills and 1 ace
- Kristen Ison- 4 digs and 1 ace
- Daphne Stokes- 3 digs, 1 kill and 1 ace
- Cydney Morehead- 2 digs, 2 kills and 4 assists
- Stephanie Billman- 1 dig, 2 kills and 1 assist
- Chloe Clark- 1 dig and 1 kill
- Vivian Silas- 1 kill
- Piper Twiggs- 3 digs
The Wildcats salvaged one win Tuesday as the Franklin County freshman won 25-13, 25-15.
“The Lady Cats looked comfortable and brought home a quick victory in two sets,” said Franklin County freshman coach Megan Boone. “Another game brought more shuffling of the lineup, but the girls made it look like they had been practicing the lineup for weeks. A few sophomores dressed to support the six freshman starters. The Wildcats should be proud of the way they played and how they represented Franklin County in their conference matchup. Great job, girls!”
Franklin County freshman reported stats:
- Tiffany Billman- 8 aces, 5 kills and 4 digs
- Cydney Morehead- 5 aces, 3 kills, 2 digs and 6 assists
- Brooke Stang- 1 ace, 1 kill and 4 digs
- Marisa Marshall- 1 ace, 1 kill, 1 dig and 2 assists
- Olivia Rosemeyer- 4 digs and 2 assists
- Vivian Silas- 3 kills and 1 solo block
East Central information was not available.
We thank coaches Mergenthal, Stang and Boone for the information.