By Greg Perkins Playing in Snowflake last Tuesday evening, the Lady Roadrunners were hoping to snap out of a four match skid and things looked promising early, with Holbrook taking the first game 25-23. The Lady Lobos rallied to win the second game 25-14, though, then won the third 25-20 and closed out the match by winning game four 25-18. Holbrook was led by Tess Baldonado with 13 kills, 12 digs, five blocks and two aces. Sophomore Teyah Goldtooth finished with eight kills, 15 digs, one block and served three aces. Shandie Demuth lofted up 18 assists and had 12 digs. Corazon Alvarado added one kill, one assist and 10 digs. Samantha Smith had four kills, four assists, three digs, two blocks and two aces. Terrilyn Lester added three kills with six digs. Dena Kinlicheenie helped with four assists and seven digs. Tilly Kelly had one kill and two digs. Demi Phaturos finished with eight digs. Auburn Dush added one dig. On Thursday Holbrook’s losing streak moved to six straight games with a road loss at Ganado, although the Lady Birds began to show some signs of better play. Holbrook dropped the first game 25-17, then fell in the second 26-24. The Lady Birds won game three 25-17 and were closed out in the fourth game by the Lady Hornets 25-22. Baldonado was strong at the net with 24 kills and six blocks. She also served three aces with 22 digs and two assists. Goldtooth also played well, finishing with 18 kills, 19 digs, three blocks and four aces. Demuth set up both hitters well, finishing with 45 assists in the match to go along with 12 digs and an ace. Alvarado added four kills, one assist, 13 digs and an ace. Smith helped with one dig. Lester finished with three kills, three assists, nine digs and helped on three blocks. Dush added one assist. Kinlicheenie had three digs. Kelly ended with one kill, one assist and 18 digs. Phaturos finished with one kill and 12 digs. With the two losses Holbrook dropped to 1-6 in power point matches. After hosting Winslow on Tuesday and Coconino on Thursday as part of homecoming week activities, the Lady Roadrunners will play in the Snowflake Invitational Tournament this weekend.
Lady Birds Lose To Snowflake, Ganado
Printed in the September 19, 2012 edition
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