By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Overcoming a challenge in non-conference play is nothing new for the Watauga High School volleyball team — and the Pioneers proved again up to the task on Sept. 4 vs. Hickory Christian in Lentz Eggers Gym.
The Knights and Pioneers engaged in a see-saw battle for most of the three sets before Watauga took command, eventually emerging the victor, 3-1 (25-22, 27-25, 25-20, 25-10).
Next up for the Pioneers is the start of Northwestern Conference play, at Freedom on Sept. 9 (JV @ 4:30 p.m., Varsity at 6:00 p.m.).
STAT LEADERS vs. HICKORY CHRISTIAN
- Kills: Emma Pastusic (34), Ashlyn Smith (13), Kora Knight (11)
- Service Aces: Ashlyn Smith (3)
- Blocks: Kora Knight (7)
- Digs: Ashlyn Smith (23), Emma Pastusic (19), Caroline Childers (18), Lilli Combs (16), Lainey Gragg (11)
- Assists: Lainey Gragg (57), Caroline Childers (5), Lilli Combs (3)
- Serve Receive: Caroline Chiders (32), Ashlyn Smith (21), Emma Pastusic (19)
BONUS PHOTOS (click any image for larger size in SLIDE SHOW mode)
