Saturday, August 25, 2007

Aug. 25: Spike Fest at the Beach Volleyball Tournament

Ashley Screaming Eagles: top row: Whitney Adams, Coach Taylor, Amanda White. middle row: Kristin Seaman, Jordon Sutton, Travis "Scorekeeper" Kellum, Lauren Henderson, Katia Holliday, Kelsey Hopper, Sarah Harris, Caitlin Blazek, Stephanie Willets. bottom row: Jessica McGill, Samantha Dowless, Coach Humphrey, Abi Kellum.

The Spike Fest ended up being a real team bonding experience, as the girls, chaperonnes and Coach Humphrey left Friday afternoon to go to Swannsboro / Emerald Isle so to be bright and rested for the day long tournament at Swannsboro High/Middle School on August 25.

The Varsity played 5 matches in Swannsboro, starting the long day with a 9:10 am match against New Hanover HS.

It was a very exciting match, with Ashley coming back from an 8-1 deficit in the first game to come back and win 25-22 in the first game and take the second equally close game 25-23.

In the second match against Pamlico, the Eagles looked sharp winning 25-? and 25-?. With that win, Ashley assured itself of playing in the championship bracket in the afternoon games.

The third match determined the 1st and 2nd seeds from the "A" pool. Again, Ashley played tough, but eventually lost to Swannsboro, 25-? and 25-?.

With pool play completed, the top two teams from each pool began play. In the championship round, Ashley played Dixon and Laney, the top seeds from the "B" pool. The Eagles worked hard, but couldn't quite come through with wins in their 4th and 5th matches of the day.

However, it was another excellent scrimmage for the Eagles varsity, which saw them again playing better and better with each match they play.

"Dancing with the Eagles!"

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