COLDSPRING — Despite a 3-0 loss to New Waverly on Oct. 6, the Lady Trojans continued to show signs of improvement on the court.
New Waverly entered the match with an 8-13 overall record and a 2-2 district mark, which showed as they controlled the first two sets, winning 25-17 and 25-15.
The third set became a battle from beginning to end, with both teams refusing to give an inch. Coldspring continued to fight for every point. With the set tied at 23-23, Coldspring made a strong push and appeared to have the momentum swinging in its favor.
With the score eventually reaching 26-26, Jasper Williams stepped up and delivered another clutch point for Coldspring, once again tying the set and putting the Trojans within reach of extending the match. The intensity inside the gym was obvious. Fans on both sides were on their feet, cheering for every serve, every save and every point.
New Waverly's Ga'Kyah Lawson eventually received the ball following a Coldspring service error and helped the Lady Bulldogs secure the two-point advantage they needed to close out the set.
On Friday, Coldspring lost to Onalaska 3-0.
Addison Headley led the attack with 5 kills, while Kinsey Reynolds led the team with 9 digs.
The Lady Pirates fell to Hamshire-Fannett 3-0 (15-25, 17-25, 17-25) on Oct. 6.
Brooklyn White posted 9 kills, 4 aces and 12 digs in the effort.
Rylei Brewer had 19 assists to round out the offense.
On defense, Swayzie Nelson had 10 digs.
On Friday, Hargrave downed Shepherd 3-0 (12-25, 15-25, 10-25).
Stats were not available.
