Area Volleyball Report

October 12, 2009

Dawson moves up in district rankings

Last year - the Dawson Lady Eagles came within one game of making the playoffs. They lost to Texas City in a one-match playoff. But that won't be the case this year as the Lady Eagles opened up the second round of league play with a 25-7, 25-19, 25-19 sweep over the Lady Stingarees while beating them both times in district.

Mary Johnston led the offense with six kills while Olivia Undersood dished out 14 assists.

"It is a great way to start out the second round of district with a win," head coach Lori McLaughlin said. "Seeking for good competition and moving up in the district ranking."

Dawson is now 19-16 overall and 5-3 in district while Texas City falls to 12-17 and 2-8 in league play.

Dawson sweeps Angleton

Dawson won their second straight match against Angleton to improve to 6-3 in district and 20-16 overall.

Camryn Kazmierski led the way with 16 kills while Katie Haynie passed out 28 assists.

Angleton falls to 3-9 in league play.

Dawson played second-place Santa Fe on Tuesday (late) and then will host league-leading Friendswood on Friday, October 16 at 6:00 p.m.

At the present time - Dawson has a three game lead over fifth place Angleton and holds the tie-breaker with two wins over the Lady Wildcats. Unless the wheels completely fall off -- the Lady Eagles are almost a sure bet to advance to the post-season for the first time this year.

Friendswood continues dominating ways

There is no question that Friendswood will more than likely finish undefeated in District 24-4A and claim the league title again this year. Santa Fe, the nearest challenger for Friendswood, lost again to the Lady Mustangs for a district sweep.

After dropping the first game, Friendswood held on to beat Santa Fe, 19-25, 25-15, 25-13, 25-23.

Jill Bergeson led the Lady Mustangs (32-5, 9-0 District 24-4A) with 14 kills and 28 digs. Jasmine Casey added 17 kills while Siobhan O’Neill dished out 46 assists. Sarrah Woolley had a game-high six blocks.

The Lady Indians drop to 30-5 and second-place at 7-2 in district.

Friendswood 3, Brazosport 0

Annie Mitchem had a season-high seven blocks to lead the Lady Mustangs past Brazosport, 25-12, 25-10, 25-6. Jasmine Casey (eight kills), Maddie Landon (18 assists) and Jill Bergeson (eight digs) also led Friendswood (31-5, 8-0 24-4A).

The Lady Mustangs played La Marque on Tuesday (late) and then will travel to face upstart Dawson on Friday, October 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Manvel sweeps La Marque

The Manvel Lady Mavericks are on their way to making the playoffs for the second time in their young history. The Lady Mavs swept La Marque 25-19, 25-16, 25-19 to improve their season record to 16-12 overall and 6-2 in District 24-4A action. La Marque falls to 3-5 in league play.

Ali Sluismans led Manvel with 14 kills while Sam Orta added 14 assists. Ellen Smith and Courtney Klingler had 19 digs each.

Pearland remains in tie for first place

Malorie Pardo had 13 kills as Pearland swept Pasadena 25-12, 25-18, 25-12 to begin second round action in District 22-5A. The Lady Oilers are tied with Pasadena Dobie for first place with an 8-1 mark and look to be a lock for the post-season.

The Lady O's also swept their match against Sam Rayburn 25-13, 25-10, 25-15 as Pardo led the way with 17 kills.

Pearland played La Porte on Tuesday (late) and then the Lady O's host Pasadena Memorial on Friday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m.

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