Harlan coach Sierra Crow knew there would be some ups and downs this season with a roster dominated by underclassmen.
The Lady Dragons experienced both Tuesday, falling in the first two sets to Oneida Baptist before storming back to win in five sets by a score of 22-25, 18-25, 25-17, 25-11, 15-12.
They were determined after the first two sets that it would not be a 0-3 sweep. After that, my girls came together to win three straight sets.They pushed through the heat and sweat and got the job done,” Crow said.. “They finally relaxed into their roles and played three great sets of volleyball.”
Peyshaunce Wynn led the Lady Dragons with 21 kills, two blocks, one assist, three aces and five digs. Gracie Hensley had 33 assists, along with two aces and six digs, Shaedyn Crow contributed three kills and 36 digs. Cheyenne Childers had five kills, two blocks, five aces and three digs. Clarissa Yost added five kills, one block and one ace. Jordyn Shackleford had 13 digs, two kills and one assist. Kinsley Sturgill added four digs. Bryleigh Ward contributed 12 digs.
The Harlan junior varsity team won 21-3, 21-13. Crow led the way with 14 aces. Kaylee Sturgill added six aces, Kinsley Sturgill had two kills and four assists. Gwen Toll had two kills and two aces. Brackett added one ace.
The 1-1 Lady Dragons play host to Pineville on Thursday.