By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — It might have been a little closer than expected, but Watauga High School’s young junior varsity volleyball team swept their South Caldwell counterparts on Sept. 13, 2-0 (25-17, 25-19), at Lentz Eggers Gym.
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The Spartans’ JVs battled back to narrow deficits a few times, but ultimately could not handle the well-skilled and disciplined Pioneers led by middle blocker Rylee Mitchell, outside hitters Athena Elliott , Gracyn Blanton and Kasey Gragg, as well as sparkling defensive play by libero Bella Wade and setters Ava Zaragoza and Lilli Combs.
SELECTED INDIVIDUAL STATS
- Rylee Mitchell: 6 kills, 2 stuff blocks, 2 service aces
- Athena Elliott: 6 kills, 1 dig
- Gracyn Blanton: 3 kills, 1 dig
- Ava Zaragoza: 6 assists, 3 digs
- Bella Wade: 7 digs, 2 service aces, 1 assist
- Lilli Combs: 11 assists, 1 service ace, 2 digs
- Sophie Kop: 4 digs, 1 service ace
- Lillon Henline: 2 service aces, 2 digs
- Julia Rowan: 3 kills
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