Sports
Lady Trojans pass first test at state volleyball tournament
Members of the Athens Bible School volleyball team couldn’t have been more excited Wednesday afternoon.
The fifth-ranked Lady Trojans defeated top-ranked Parkway Christian 3-1 (24-26, 25-15, 25-10, 25-22) in the opening round of the Class 1A state volleyball tournament at the Pelham Civic Center.
“The girls are pretty excited,” Athens Bible head coach April Davis said. “They really played with a lot of heart.”
Athena Hinkle had 40 assists for Athens Bible. Makayla Melvin had 15 kills and 15 digs. E.A. Shaver had 24 kills, while Emily Irwin had seven digs. Mallory Bauer had 22 digs.
With the win, the Lady Trojans advanced to take on fourth-ranked Gaston in the semifinals. The match was still in progress at press time Wednesday. Look for more at enewscourier.com and in Friday’s edition of The News courier.
- Sports
-
- Holland leads Wilcats to big win over Clements
-
Alabama's Ingram to miss opener with knee injury
Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram will miss No. 1 Alabama's season opener against San Jose State after injuring his left knee during practice.
- ABS places 2nd in weekend tourney
- Locals place in Brooks cross country meet
- ABS volleyball notches first win
- Duck and Run 5K certified
-
West Limestone gets big 49-17 win over county rival Clements
-
Red Devils double up Ardmore 42-21
- Cosby runs Rattlers to 28-0 win over Westminster Christian
- Athens falls to Tigers, Aggies rip East
- More Sports Headlines
