Varsity volleyball secures 2 needed wins

BY ED BANKS (Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer)

CADIZ—Following an up-and-down win-loss performance of late, the Harrison Central varsity volleyball team responded last Thursday and Saturday with defining wins over visiting Martins Ferry and Steubenville Big Red, respectively. Thursday’s encounter lasted three sets for the win, while Saturday’s match carried the two squads into four sessions.

On Thursday, the Huskies dispatched the Purple Riders behind scores of 26-24, 25-19, and 25-16. The 26-24 set reflected the style of play by both squads, and it fired up the Huskies entering the second and third sets. The Huskies were down by a score of 18-21 at one point before coming back to collect the win.

McKayla Dunkle led the squad over Ferry with 15 kills and 5 blocks. Logan Johnson tossed in 23 assists, and Maddy Butler offered 20 digs and 12 points to the win. The Harrison Central junior varsity lost to Ferry in two sets by scores of 27-23 and 25-23.

In Saturday’s contest with Steubenville, the four sets carried scores of 25-22 (HC), 25-18 (HC), 25-19 (S), and 25-19 (HC). Coach Hibbs went to the bench consistently, and all team members played a part in the win; Dunkle, Butler, and Johnson collaborated to represent the catalyst to the victory. The Harrison Central junior varsity lost to Big Red by scores of 25-15 (HC), 25-19 (S), and 25-14 (S).

Caption: Harrison News-Herald Photo/ED BANKS On Thursday and Saturday, the Harrison Central varsity volleyball team was at home to defeat both Martins Ferry and Steubenville Big Red. The Huskies defeated the Purple Riders in three sets, and on Saturday, they defeated Big Red in four. Pictured is Harrison’s Kacey Novak (#3) during the Steubenville game, as she wrestles the ball to return a volley.