The Lady Roadrunners cruised to an opening season win over visiting Winslow on Tuesday night. Holbrook jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first game and with the exception of the early moments of game three, never trailed in the match, winning it in three games, 25-15, 25-19 and 25-12.
The Lady Birds controlled the match throughout, turning away several Winslow kill attempts. Holbrook was undoubtedly the stronger team at the net and proved to have a much better defense. Winslow played a little better early in game three and led 7-6, but Holbrook quickly regained the momentum and closed out the match in fine form.
Holbrook was led by Teyah Goldtooth. who finished with 12 kills, 4.5 blocks, two assists and five digs. Terrilyn Lester added four kills and three digs. Shayna Carlson finished with four kills, a half of a block, two assists and five digs. Darian Hollins also had four kills, with a half of a block and a dig. Lauren Silversmith joined the group with four kills, one block and one dig. Alex Jeffers-Sample served three aces, lofted up 10 assists and had three digs. Dena Kinlicheenie finished with two aces, nine assists and three digs. Adriana Monroe helped with three digs and a half of a block. Playing Libero, Demi Phaturos finished with five digs. Nizhoni Begay added one kill, four assists and two digs in her first varsity action.
Holbrook will be in action at the Payson Tournament this weekend, then will travel to Lakeside on Tuesday, Sept. 9, to meet Blue Ridge before having a week off to prepare for Chinle on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
