Lyons, GA – September 23, 2024 | Coach Kristin Allen | Article by Coach Terry Goodwin

Saturday marked one of the best performances of the season for the Lady NetDawgs, even while missing a key starter. The team traveled to McIntosh and received a surprise with Windsor Forest also in attendance, ready to play. The Lady NetDawgs took on Windsor Forest first, defeating them in straight sets (25-15, 25-7), before taking down McIntosh (25-7, 25-8) to lock in the 4th seed for the Area Tournament. This secured a home game for Wednesday at 5:00 PM, where Toombs will face the winner of the Savannah High vs. McIntosh match.

In the Windsor match, the front line was dominant with Arianna Hill leading the way with 12 kills, followed by Makayla Brewton with 6 kills, and Madison Brown adding 3 kills. From the service line, Natalie Collins delivered 9 service points, with Arianna contributing 7, Gracie Petersen adding 6, and Makayla chipping in with 5 service points. Emma Wright and Maritza Zamorano set the offense in motion with 10 and 7 assists, respectively.

Against McIntosh, Arianna Hill had an outstanding performance with 16 service points and 9 aces. Natalie Collins added 8 service points, and Gracie Petersen contributed 4 service points. At the net, Hill and Alivia Patrick each recorded 4 kills, while Zamorano and Wright had 6 and 4 assists, respectively. The team only committed 4 service errors throughout the day, boasting an impressive 95.7% serving accuracy.

It was an all-around solid team effort that showcased the Lady NetDawgs’ potential heading into the Area Tournament.

Come out to the gym on Wednesday at 5:00 PM to cheer on the Lady NetDawgs as they compete for a spot in the next round!