Lady Bulldog MB Hannah 'Tower of Power' Fort with an imposing presence
as Cy Creek's MB Lauren Kuhner tries an unsuccessful quick hit in the middle.
Well folks, for those who've been following Lady Bulldogs' volleyball: it was a good start for a great evening of Texas ladies' volleyball memories. (fade back) The weather was cool, the gym was filling with boisterous, anxious fans somehow wanting both teams to win; the music was loud; the scent of fresh-made popcorn was in the air; there were fans in all areas of the gym renewing friendships and rivalries with each other; the banners were hanging, slowly waving back and forth to the rhythm of the slight bursts of air from the vents near the top of the walls - then once you add the past achievements of Cy Creek's rich volleyball tradition to the mix; and that touch of excitement, (or perhaps anticipation) of a feeling reminiscent of 'Round 1' of a historical, heavyweight fight that was getting ready to begin: all for the ladies' and their school's glory. (fast forward) Oh, did I mention that both teams' performances this season have basically mirrored each others? You had to expect Cy Creek wanted a little extra revenge for Magnolia sweeping them at the Dawg House and, (oh yeah)....definitely wanted this match for any hopes of staying in the district 17-5A race.
The Lady Bulldogs didn't disappoint their fans as they came out at the bell with a series of punches that knocked Cy Creek down, but not out - after all, it was just Game #1... 'Boom Boom' Williams opened the evening with the Williams' Glide to the right, Lauren Michael threw a 'heater' by them to push Magnolia ahead at 7-6, Hannah Fort slipped a dink in at 10-8, and Michele Williams (again) jammed them with a kill to establish Magnolia as the top dog and team to beat at 15-9. Cy Creek could do little more than to add 5 more points to their total for the game, while the Lady Bulldogs hammered 10 points home for the good guys.
Ding!...25-14 ...Crowd control at it's best...
Game #1: Lady Bulldogs establish control.
