Wins over Holbrook and Blue Ridge last week moved the Lady Lobos’ overall non-tournament volleyball record to 7-0 on the season.
Playing in Holbrook on Tuesday, Snowflake moved quickly through the first game, winning it 25-13. In the second, the teams were knotted at 19-all, then the Lady Lobos went on a 6-0 run to close out the game 25-19. Game three was very close and went to extra points before Snowflake prevailed 28-26, closing out the match.
In those three games Brett Brewer had four kills and two blocks. Vanessa Chee had two kills. Tandis Yellowhair had two kills and a block. Shelly Larson played very well with seven kills, an ace, six blocks and eight assists. Carlie Stratton served three aces. Natalie Elkins added five kills, two blocks and 22 assists. Devrie Woodside finished with five kills, an ace and a block. Vanessa Fox had two kills and two blocks. Caitlin Despain added a kill. Lisha Titus had three kills. Alexa Jones had two kills.
Hosting Blue Ridge on Wednesday, the Lady Lobos struggled early, dropping the first game of the match 25-15, but they bounced back nicely, winning the next three games 25-13, 25-16 and 25-21 to claim the match and keep their unbeaten power point match streak alive.
Stephanie Binnie served one ace. Chee added 13 kills and seven blocks. Yellowhair helped with nine kills and two blocks. Larson again played well, contributing five kills, an ace, four blocks and 10 assists. Stratton served up an ace. Elkins finished with five kills, an ace, four blocks and set well with 20 assists. Woodside served two aces. Fox had a kill and four blocks. Titus was solid with eight kills, three blocks and an assist.
After playing at Payson tonight (Sept. 21), the Lady Lobos will host a 12-team tournament featuring Canyon Del Oro, Blue Ridge, Holbrook, San Carlos, Safford, Winslow, Babaquivari, Mogollon, Payson, Show Low and Window Rock.
They will remain on their home floor next week to host Alchesay on Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Winslow on Thursday, Sept. 29.
