By David Rogers. NEWTON, N.C. — It required 40 digs scattered among 10 Watauga junior varsity players to turn back the Foard JVs on Aug. 31, before the Pioneers pulled out a 2-1 thriller (25-22, 20-25, 15-8).
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Watauga sophomore Lilli Combs’ 14 digs accounted for much of the Pioneers defensive effort but her 12 assists were also a team high in setting up outside hitters Athena Elliott (8 kills), Gracyn Blanton (7 kills) and Rylee Mitchell (6 kills, 2 service aces). Setter Ava Zaragoza registered two service aces and contributed 8 assists to complete the statistical highlights of the match.
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