Bethel girls open season with a victory
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Camille Rawls served up five aces as part of a 6-0 run to highlight the effort of the Bryant Blue Lady Hornets of Bethel Middle School in a 25-18, 26-24 win over the Cabot North Lady Panthers Monday night. The match, played at the Bryant Middle School gym, was the season-opener for both teams.
“Everyone contributed in some way,” said Bethel coach Melissa Bragg. “It was a great night to be a Lady Hornet.”
Grace Sams served up three aces and had a kill for Bryant Blue. Cali Rogers added a kill and two blocks while Truli Bates contributed three blocks. Meredith Medford, Kenedy Kuchinski, Hanna Williams and Kalina Weaver each served for an ace.
In addition, Cora Edwards led the team with four digs. Medford and Ashley Davis had two each. Weaver and Kuchinski had a dig apiece.
The Lady Hornets are set to return to action on Thursday at the Bethel Gym against Anthony School. The seventh grade will debut prior to the eighth grade match.
