Area Volleyball Report

September 21, 2009

   

No. 4 Friendswood sweeps Santa Fe

Friendswood and Santa Fe were the pre-season picks to challenge for the District 24-4A crown this season, but after the Lady Mustangs swept the Lady Indians 25-16, 25-18, 25-10 -- they left no doubt that they are the ones to beat.

Not only did the Lady 'Stangs totally dominate the match -- they did it at Santa Fe which is always a tough place to play.

Friendswood (26-4) were never really challenged as they dominated the net and never allowed Santa Fe's big hitters to get in the flow of the game.

Friendswood head coach Jerry Linch placed three of his girls over six-feet tall at the net to counter Santa Fe's tall lineup.

"I think it threw (Santa Fe) off balance a bit," Linch said. "I know we can play with anyone offensively, but when we get good defense and good blocking, I feel pretty confident about our chances."

The Lady Mustangs displayed a balanced attack as Siobhan O'Neill dished out 34 assists in three games. Sarrah Woolley had a game-high five blocks while Tiffany Thomas had four kills and three blocks. Jasmine Casey led the Lady Mustangs with 15 kills while Annie Mitchem added 10.

Friendswood 3, La Marque 0

No. 4 Friendswood breezed by La Marque in straight games, 25-5, 25-8, 25-11.

Tiffany Thomas had six kills and four blocks, while Aimee Peck added six kills.

Maddy Landon contributed 17 assists and seven aces for the Lady Mustangs (26-4, 3-0).

La Marque is 3-11 and 1-2 in 24-4A.

Friendswood hosted Dawson on Tuesday (late) and then will travel to Texas City on Friday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. The Lady Mustangs travel to Manvel on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m.

No. 10 Pearland remains atop district ladder

The Pearland Lady Oilers defeated Sam Rayburn and La Porte last week to improve to 18-7 on the season and 3-0 in district play.  The Oilers sit atop the district race in first place. 

The Lady O's were led in kills by Marissa Collins with 22 against Sam Rayburn while Malorie Pardo had 16 kills against La Porte.

The Lady Oilers played Pasadena Memorial on Tuesday (late) and will host South Houston on Friday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Dawson splits district matches

The Dawson Lady Eagles swept the Angleton Lady Wildcats 25-13, 25-12, 25-15 as Camryn Kazmierski led the offensive attack with 12 kills. Katie Haynie had 16 assists.

Dawson improves to 16-13 overall and 2-0 in league play.

Santa Fe 3 - Pearland Dawson 0

The Lady Indians rebounded from a tough loss to No. 4 Friendswood with a sweep of Dawson, 25-18, 25-23, 25-17.

Regina Trapp led Santa Fe (25-4, 2-1) with 14 kills while Katie Marabella added 12.

Camryn Kazmierski had seven kills for Dawson. The Lady Eagles drop to 16-14 and 2-1 in district.

Dawson faced Friendswood on Tuesday (late) and then will travel to Manvel on Friday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Eagles will host Brazosport on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m.

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