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Chapel Hill’s Keira Hawkins bumps as teammates back her up. The Lady Devils defeated Ore City and Clarksville in their last two matches and opened district against Quitman Friday. COURTESY PHOTO
It hasn’t been the start to the year the Chapel Hill Lady Devils have hoped for, but their most recent match provided cause for optimism going into Friday’s district opener.
The Lady Devils traveled to Clarksville Tuesday night and rolled to a 3-0 win over the Lady Tigers (2514, 25-6, 25-14).
Clarksville attempted a comeback in the first set but Chapel Hill rode an early 9-0 lead to the set victory. In set two, the Lady Devils again jumped out to the early lead and left no doubt. The momentum carried over to the third set where the Lady Devils closed things out.
Ella Waldon finished with 36 serves accounting for points, 12 aces, four digs and 13 assists.
“Ella had a great serving game,” said Head Coach Bretley Beasley.
Cailyn Johnson finished with eight kills and Keira Hawkins added six kills. Kaylee Tompkins had five aces, five digs and four kills.
Coach Beasley was pleased with not only the effort the team showed Tuesday, but the effort shown in the midst of a tough early-season run.
“These girls are working so hard, and it’s nice to finally have positive results,” she said.
With Chapel Hill opening district Friday at Quitman, the Lady Devils will go into district on the strength of a two-game winning streak, having knocked off Ore City, 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-18) last Friday.
“I am so proud of how they have come together and are beginning to play as a team,” Coach Beasley said. “We have improved so much over the past few weeks.”
The Lady Devils traveled to Quitman for their district opener Friday and will play at home against Harmony Tuesday night.