Volleyball finishes regular season with perfect records

Spartans Volleyball Teams Make History by Completing Perfect Regular Season

September 27, 2012

On “Spartan Night” where the volleyball teams recognize their departing 8^th grade players, South Warren decided to go out in style by setting a district mark that may never be matched. Both the 7^th and 8^th grade teams defeated the visiting Drakes Creek Gators in straight sets to complete a perfect regular season in district play. The Spartans have not lost a set in district play all season and the 8^th grade team has not lost a set in two seasons making them the teams to beat in the upcoming district tournament. In the 7^th grade match, the Gators kept the first set close, but, after a Gator timeout, South Warren (19-2, 12-0) began to serve more effectively leading to easy straight set victories 25-13, 25-7. The Spartans were led by outside hitter Nina Vespa and middle hitter Hannah Yonts with 5 service aces each while middle hitter Alexa Davis had 2 kills and 1 ace.

During the “Spartan Night” ceremony between matches, Coach Reels recognized 8^th grader and former Spartan player Haley Hancock, who had season ending back surgery in July before bringing out the players and their parents to celebrate the 8^th grade players final home match of the season. The 8^th grade team has dedicated this season to Hancock and what a great season it has been. In the match, the Spartans wasted no time with the Gators and served and hit their way to a straight set victory 25-12, 25-6. South Warren (20-2, 12-0) was led by setter Lydia Jackson who recorded a rare double-double with 10 aces and 13 assists while outside hitter Brittany Reels added 7 kills and 4 aces.

South Warren will travel to Owensboro for the Burns Volleyball Tournament on Saturday before beginning preparation for a district tournament title run after fall break. Come out and support your volleyball teams as they go for the title!! Way to Go Spartans!!!!!!