TEMPLE, Texas – The Leopards Volleyball team collect their first home win Wednesday night against the North Lake Blazers. Although losing the set, the Leopard fought to win the final 3 sets of the match (22- 25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-20). With this victory the Leopards improve their record to 4 – 9 while the Blazers record fall 1-6.
Earning Leopard of the Match, Freshman Kiyah Felder logged 4 blocks and a hitting efficacy of .333. Freshman Justice Isom recorded her first collegiate double double with 19 assist and 11 digs. During this match every player put in work. Grace Williamson led the team in blocks. However, she was closely followed by Hailey Harris, Kiyah Felder, and Shelby Leavenworth whom all recorded 4 blocks. Hailey Harris and Xaria Pickett collected 10 kills. Libero Sidnie Smith recorded 17 digs, only to be closely followed by Brianna Stovall with 14 digs.
The Leopards will be hosting 9 teams (Brookhaven, Blinn, Cedar Valley, Hill, Lee, Panola, Texas Christian, Western Texas, and Wharton) in a tournament this weekend September 10th – 11th. Admission will be $10 for a day pass or $15 for the weekend pass. The Leopards are asking also everyone donate towards the Hurricane Ida relief. All proceeds will go to participants of Nola Elite Volleyball Club in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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POST MATCH QUOTES
Jordan Pickett, Head Coach Temple College Leopards Volleyball
On the match…
"The team came out flat, but responded with heart, came together, and battled for the win!"
Justice Isom, Freshman Setter
On the match…
"Starting my first match of the season felt like such a great accomplishment, I have been pushing myself in practice to prove myself. This weekend I felt like we finally played as one and learned what it feels like to give it our all, even though we didn't come out on top, there is a big difference from the start of the season to now. We didn't know what it felt like to put in all effort for every game and play all together as one but now that is the standard. You don't get what you wish for you get what you work for."