Set 3: DAWGS Bury Tigerettes For Good

Set 3: The Lady Bulldogs (up 2-0 in their best 3-of-5) were getting close to 'sweep-sweeping' Conroe once and for all and somehow things still just didn't seem right. Maybe the crowd was waiting to see the wheels fall off this fast moving train; or maybe they thought Conroe would actually give the DAWGS a real run in breaking this reign of dominance Magnolia seems to have over them in volleyball; or maybe...... the sun wouldn't come up the next morning! NOT!!

Instead, what they got was a chance to sit back and watch this final set start out tight with some good volleys and some great play by both teams and a dominating performance from the Lady Bulldogs, led by All American MB Michele Williams...starting with her 'Boom Boom' Glide kill shot at 3-3; a tip at 5-3; then on her next rotation (while team mate Alicia Shaffer was regaining her senses after colliding with the stands) slam one for a kill in the middle at 13-13; which started the DAWGS on a 12 to 6 run 'for the gold'; and another 'Glide' kill shot at 21-17. Michele finished the evening with a solid 12 kills, 2 Solo blocks and 2 Assist blocks; while Shaffer had 4 Kills, 11 Digs, and 2 Aces and a stretch of 7 serves that yielded Magnolia 7 points while she appeared to be still a 'little groggy' from her collision.

Michele Williams unleashed a wrath of 'K Bombs' on the Tigerettes tonight.

Maybe they see how Magnolia kept the heat on with great play from an awesome supporting cast: Setter Hannah Davies serving her way with 5 Aces for the night and 17 Assists; Paige Holland's 2 Aces with 9 Assists; Kati Michael with 2 Assists; Jamie Kaleh with 6 Kills, 1 Solo Block with 1 Block Assist, 11 Digs and 1 Ace; Meagan Little had 4 Kills to go with her 1 Assist block; junior Kelli Stewart's 3 Kills, 2 Block Assists, and 5 Digs; libero Brittany Wheaton's 10 Digs.

A healthy Alicia Shaffer showing perfect form with this pass.

Alicia gave everyone a scare when she ran into the wooden stands!

The DAWGS had a 6 point spread when Conroe called a time out at 19-13, but the teams traded points (a luxury the Tigerettes could not afford) and finished the set and match by the same 6 points and for the second time this season - the Lady Bulldogs swept them clean, 3 straight! Here's a little audio file picking up in this last set:

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The Lady Bulldogs next opponent will be a tough College Park team at 6 PM Friday evening in the DAWG House as the DAWGS go for their 22nd win in a row at home. Let's pack the place and support these ladies!! This team is worth any price of admission, the talent and performances are top notch and the time clock is ticking.....!!!

GO DAWGS!!! BULLDOG PRIDE!!!