Garrard County Volleyball Team Falls to Pulaski County 1-3 in Hard-Fought Match

In a match characterized by aggressive plays and momentous shifts in momentum, the Garrard County Volleyball Team succumbed to Pulaski County with a 1-3 set loss on Saturday, September 2. The scores for the individual sets were 25-22, 26-28, 25-11, and 25-16.

As a collective unit, Garrard County recorded 25 kills, 19 total blocks, 19 assisted blocks, 57 assists, and 10 service aces. Despite the defeat, the statistics showcase the team's robust effort, particularly in blocks and assists.

Player Highlights

Skylar Mullins (#13) was a standout player for Garrard County, participating in all four sets and leading the team with 11 kills. Mullins also contributed 3 total blocks and 15 digs, along with one service ace.

McKenzie Martin (#7) also had a strong presence, contributing 3 kills and a remarkable 7 total blocks—all of which were solo. Martin played in all four sets and added 3 service aces to her tally.

Alexis Lewis (#9) took part in all four sets as well, contributing 5 kills and 7 total blocks, all of them being solo efforts. Lewis also managed to get one dig.

Presley Applegate (#15), who also participated in all four sets, contributed 2 kills and 4 digs, standing out with 4 service aces—the highest on the team for this match.

Haleigh Fry (#26) participated in all sets and provided 2 blocks, 8 assists, and 7 digs, although she did not contribute any service aces.

Other Player Contributions

• MaKenna Allen (#5): 1 assist and 18 digs.

• Chloe Middleton (#14): 3 kills and 9 digs.

• Hannah Fuller (#18): 9 assists and 2 digs.

• Madilyn Combs (#25): 1 kill, 1 dig, and 2 service aces.

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