Once the Lady Neers took in the first game and got dressed for their match, it was clear that they were relaxed and pumped for their match. Jon Webster did a nice job of getting the team ready for action. Once the Neers took to the floor, it was apparent that they were ready for tourney play as they absolutely dismantled the Carroll County Lady Panthers. Scores for the matches were 25-7, 25-10 and 25-5. An awesome team effort where everyone contributed.
Some stats for the game, Kaitlin Murray with 7 kills, most of them of the hammer variety, Rachael Figgins had 6 kills and 2 blocks, Sophia Dunn with 30 assists, Ellie Smith with a continued strong serve including 7 aces, Sheemeadee with 10 digs, Amarah Nicholson and Haley Robinson with several unreturnable kills in the middle.
Back to the Collins students. There were about 5 young men who showed up late in the first set of their team’s match. After the Collins match was over, they decided to stay and watch the SK match. Not only did they stay and watch but they filled in behind the 25 church pew quiet SK students who were in attendance for the game. For whatever reason, once they decided to take in the game, these Titan fans decided to start cheering for SK. Not only did they cheer, they cheered loudly. It was one of the funnier things I’ve seen in a while at a high school sporting event. The Collins kids were louder than any group of students we’ve seen at SK volleyball. They definitely provided a nice lesson in school spirit. What was really neat is the SK kids really appreciated the cheering.
I got to thinking on the way home; how cool would it be for the SK student body to show up and actually cheer and support the volleyball team on Wednesday night like they do for football and basketball; like this group of 5 Collins students did. North Oldham is the defending regional champ but if the whole Pioneer Nation thing means anything, it can get behind the girls volleyball team and help push them to a regional title. Pioneer Nation doesn’t mean just supporting more football and boys basketball - does it? I heard a rumor in the hall the Coach Marksberry was going to require the football team to be at the volleyball game after practice on Wednesday.
This is an awesome group of student athletes that have a chance to do something no other SK team has done by winning a regional title. Get behind them as they play North Oldham in the Regional Semifinals at 6:45 on Wednesday at the Joe. #PioneerNation #IsItReal
Getting ready before the game.
Always smilin' Happy B-day Kelsey!
Collins kids started off with a group of 3, were joined by a few SK kids. Once they started catching on, the other SK Volleyballers joined in. Neat deal.
Aerial Competition
Friends afterwards.
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Thanks Collins for the support; come on back now ya hear.
