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Volleyball finishes season with loss to Hereford

elizgill96 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:15:19 +0000

The volleyball team finished their season with a record of 21-17 after losing to Hereford in a close five-match game. The teams played three times for the opportunity to advance in the playoffs.

“I was very disappointed,” varsity coach Lorrie Hammit said. “We had every opportunity to come away with a win. We played a great first two sets, then relaxed and let it get away from us.”

Even though they lost to Hereford, the Lady Eagles finished season with a winning record and were champions in the Coca-Cola Classic tournament before district.

“We played really well against Frenship and Amarillo High,” Hammit said. “All of the girls were playing hard and giving their best.”

The team graduated eight seniors in May.

“We were a young team this year, and that allowed us to improve from the beginning of the season to the end,” Hammit said. “We improved greatly on our blocking throughout the season.”

During the season, injuries affected the team play and the starting lineup.

“When Taylor Dotson got hurt, the girls all got together and they decided to pick up their game,” Hammit said. “Allison had to fill in as setter and everyone worked hard keep the intensity up.”

Junior varisty coach Sara Morath joined the staff this year. Morath was an All-American volleyball player at West Texas A&M University.

“We are very excited to have Sara coaching here,” Hammit said. “She is a great coach and is somebody that really helps the team.”

Along with getting to know a new coach, team members built relationships throughout the season.

“We had our struggles as a team but ultimately we worked hard and came together,” junior Cali Ray said.

Junior Jacey Kilburn also saw improvedment as the season progressed.

“Toward the end of the season we became more focused and serious about the game,” Kilburn said.

Hammit said she holds high expectations for the team next year.

“District champs,” Hammit said. “It’s going to be a dogfight.”

Volleyball to face Demonettes

CortlynHannah — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:50:46 +0000

The varsity volleyball team defeated the Plainview Bulldogs 25-17, 25-20 and 26-24 on Tuesday night, making their current district record 8-2.

The Lady Eagles will face the Dumas Demonettes at home tomorrow afternoon, with freshmen beginning at 1 p.m., JV beginning at 2 p.m., and varsity beginning at 3 p.m.

The varsity team lost to Dumas 10-25, 17-25, 15-25 Sept. 24 and the Lady Eagles are ready for revenge.

“We are forgetting about the last game and going in confident and ready to fight,” Cailee Stark, senior right side hitter and defensive player said.

Volleyball team starts district play

elizgill96 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:08:18 +0000

The varsity volleyball team has finished all pre-district matches and has a winning record of 15-10. They lost to Pampa in a challenging match that lasted for five sets with scores of 18-25, 25-22, 25-22, 17-25 and 11-15. In a state-wide TGCA poll, Canyon is ranked no.13 in the 4A division. Their first district match will be at 3 p.m. against Caprock Saturday.

The JV volleyball team beat Pampa in a short match with scores of 25-9 and 25-17. They took 3^rdplace in the Dumas tournament on Sept. 3. Their first district match will be at Caprock at 2 p.m.

The freshmen team annihilated Pampa in two short sets with scores of 25-11 and 25-9. They placed third in the Canyon tournament Labor Day weekend. Their first district match will be at Caprock Saturday at 1 p.m.

Volleyball team wins Coca-Cola Classic Tournament

elizgill96 — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:57:53 +0000

The volleyball team won the Coca-Cola Classic tournament Aug. 27 at Wayland Baptist. The team went 4-0 for the tournament, beating Shallowater in the championship match. All-tournament honors went to junior Molly Meyer, senior Cailee Stark and freshman Caroline Mills.

“I was honored when I received All-Tournament because it’s an award I’ve always tried to get since I was a sophomore on varsity,” Stark said.

The Lady Eagles also emerged with a win against San Jacinto Aug. 30, winning in three games with scores of 25-18, 25-21 and 25-10. They will have their next match against Pampa at 7 p.m. on Sept. 6.

“This weekend was really good teamwork practice for us,” Meyer said. “It was very motivating coming out with a strong win this weekend before going into district.”

Volleyball team finishes season

indiginousman — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:44:07 +0000

After finishing the season with a 17-12 record, the volleyball team will not be advancing to playoffs, but team members still had positive things to say about the season.

The team started off the season with a great win over Dumas said head coach Lorrie Hammit.

“I think this was a year of many ups and downs,” Hammit said. “I know we were all disappointed that we didn’t make playoffs, but I think many of the girls’ relationships grew with each other.”

Hammit said the team really came together toward the middle of the season.

“It didn’t matter if you were a freshman or a senior,” Hammit said. “The entire volleyball program really came together this year. I think from the middle of the season on we worked hard.”

Assistant coach Lee Stafford joined the volleyball program this fall.

“I was very intimidated coming in,” Stafford said. “I wanted to do a good job and wasn’t sure what to expect. I was fortunate to get a team of great girls who happen to also be great at volleyball.”

Stafford said she enjoyed spending time with the team.

“Just getting to know them was the best time in the season,” Stafford said. “I loved the way the girls came together to work hard and encourage one another. “

Senior defensive specialist Morgan Bressler said there’s always room for improvement.

“I learned that even when you go through struggles as a team,” Bressler said, “you still have to persevere and work hard at everything.”

Volleyball team pommels Hereford, will face Frenship

indiginousman — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:09 +0000

The Lady Eagle volleyball team defeated Hereford Tuesday, Sept. 28.

The team lost the first match 24-26, but came back to win the last three games 25-15, 25-19, 25-20. Canyon and Hereford are now tied for No. 5 ranked of the eight team district.

The next home game will be against Frenship Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.

Volleyball sets high hopes for area

sbelott — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:10:42 +0000

The volleyball team advanced to the area round after defeating Abilene Cooper at Levelland High Nov. 3.

The girls won the final two games for a 21-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-13 victory.

The Lady Eagles improved to 24-10.

The team will play El Paso High in the area round.

Lady Eagles advance to bi-district

sbelott — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:05:35 +0000

For the second consecutive year, the volleyball team beat out Pampa and claim a final spot in the playoffs.

The Lady Eagles won four games against the Lady Harvesters to advance to the region I-4A bi-district round.

The girls won 16-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-13.

The Lady Eagle’s improved to a 23-10 record.

The team will play Abilene Cooper (23-13) in the bi-district round at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Levelland High.

Volleyball sets up for season

adviser — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:19:55 +0000

Competing against what is said to be the toughest 4A district in the state, the volleyball team is fighting for a position in the playoffs.

The volleyball team holds a 2-3 record for district and is ranked thirteenth in the state after challenging three other top 4A teams in Texas. The Eagles trail behind number two Randall, number nine Hereford and number twelve Dumas. Including non-district play, the volleyball team holds a winning record for the entire season.

The girls competed and placed in two tournaments, taking fifth in Seminole and second at the home Canyon-Randall tournament.

The JV and freshman also hold winning records, with JV at 15-8 for the season and freshman at 18-6. Both teams are 4-1 in district play. Junior varsity was the only team to defeat Dumas in a three-game split, and freshman defeated Randall at Randall 25-23, 25-16.

All three teams end their first round of district play on Saturday as they travel to Pampa and will start their second half of district play with another game on the road to Dumas Tuesday, Oct. 6.