Savannah, GA – September 8, 2026 | Head Coach Martasia Burton | Article by Coach Terry Goodwin

Toombs County varsity volleyball earned two victories Tuesday in Savannah, rallying past Savannah Classical in three sets before defeating First Preparatory Christian Academy in straight sets.

The JV Netdogs played well despite falling to Savannah Classical 25-20, 25-17. Lilah Garbutt, Lizbeth Cortez and Jazmine Gaffney led Toombs County in the match.

The varsity Netdogs dropped their opening set against Savannah Classical 25-17 after committing four serving errors during their first rotation. Toombs County corrected the problem and recorded only five service errors over the remainder of the night. The Netdogs won the next two sets 28-26 and 15-13 to complete the comeback.

Toombs County then defeated First Preparatory Christian Academy 25-9, 25-15.

Gracie Petersen finished the night with 13 service points, five aces, eight digs, one block and nine kills. Ryleigh Hester added 13 service points, four aces, one block and five kills. Jeilyn Botello Guzman recorded 11 service points, seven aces, 19 assists and one dig.

Alaya Avellaneda contributed 11 service points, four aces, one dig and two kills, while Abby White had seven service points, three aces, one dig and two kills.

The Netdogs return to Savannah on Thursday to face Islands and St. Andrew’s. The JV match begins at 4 p.m., followed by varsity matches at 5 and 6 p.m.

Go Dogs!