On Sept. 8, the Winslow Lady Bulldogs would host the Lady Warriors of ALA-Ironwood in their season opener. The Lady Bulldogs are young but they are relentless. The match would go four sets with two sets going to extra points to determine the winner.
First set would be nip and tuck with the Lady Bulldogs coming back from trailing seven points at one point. ALA-Ironwood 25, Winslow 23.
In the second set the Lady Warriors would jump out in the lead and keep it throughout. ALA-Ironwood 25, Winslow 17.
Third set the Lady Warriors would try to sub-in bench but have to quickly sub back in their starters as the Lady Bulldogs would take the set with an extra point. ALA-Ironwood 24, Winslow 26.
Fourth set would again go to extra points with the Lady Warriors taking the match. ALA-Ironwood 26, Winslow 24.
Winslow had: 14 Aces led by Amiah Nez with 5 Aces; 33 Kills led by A Nez with 12 Kills; 128 Attacks led by A Nez with 51 Attacks; 76 Digs led by Kassidy Belone with 20 Digs; 29 Assists led by Kylin Nez with 16 Assists.
ALA-Ironwood had: 13 Aces led by Emilee Rodriguez with 4 Aces; 56 Kills led by Faith Brady with 17 Kills; 174 Attacks led by Brady with 38 Attacks; 76 Digs led by Rodriguez with 15 Digs; 49 Assists led by Paisley Blair with 28 Assists.
