By Daily Light report
Posted Sep 25, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Playing with heavy hearts, the Waxahachie Lady Indians traveled to Midlothian on Tuesday night and battled their way to a marathon five-set victory over the Lady Panthers, 21-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-21, 15-10, to sweep a dual match and remain undefeated on the season.
Jh’Kyah Head led the way with 12 kills, two service aces and four blocks, Kate Morgan added 10 kills, 11 service points and 11 digs, and Maddie Fuller had 14 digs and 19 assists.
Avery Long had a team-high 16 digs, Taylor Cavazos had 18 assists and 13 digs, Rylee Robinson added 14 digs, and Emma Smithey and Briuna Harper tied for team honors with four blocks each for the Lady Indians (6-0).
The Lady Indians took the court hours after learning of the passing of schoolmate Austin Elbert from injuries suffered in a horrific accident on U.S. Highway 287 the day before. In a show of solidarity, members of Midlothian’s volleyball team wore green ribbons on their socks in his honor.
The Lady Indians also swept Keller Timber Creek, 25-18, 25-18, 25-16. Morgan had a team-high 13 kills and 11 digs, while Smithey had nine kills, Head added eight kills and two blocks, McCloud chipped in with eight kills and Cavazos finished with 16 assists. Long had 10 digs and Fuller had 12 service points, including five aces, and 14 assists.
The Lady Indians were scheduled to travel to Highland Park to face the hosts and Wylie in a dual match on Friday evening. Next up is the opening of District 11-6A play on Tuesday at Waco High.