Legacy rallies past Fleming Island in five sets, advances to 4A State Final
WINTER HAVEN — In just two years of existence, the Legacy High School volleyball team is filling the school's trophy case at a rapid pace. With a gritty effort Thursday morning, the Lions guaranteed they'll be adding more hardware. Legacy rallied from a 2-1 deficit and staved off match point to earn a thrilling five-set victory over Fleming Island in a Class 4A state semifinal at the Winter Haven Health Center on the campus of Polk State College. Set scores were 25-23, 22-25, 14-25, 25-17, 21-19. "I'm at a loss for words at the moment. I really can't feel my body. It's a surreal moment," Lions coach Christy Quigley said. "Those girls and the fight they had in there, they weren't going to give up. ... They just have such an instilled confidence in each other, knowing they can make the play when it's needed." Costumes and Confidence: Legacy volleyball preps for 4A state semifinal From Startup to State Bound: Legacy sweeps Lourdes for first region title Senior outside hitter Taylor Smith and junior outside hitter Lyla Barker-Bray were tasked with posting the sticker on the 4A bracket. It was fitting, as they combined to score the match's final three
