Dolphins Struggle at Weekend Tournament

Amber Goodwin

(Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Beacon)

9-8-14

Bolivia, NC - The Lady Dolphins struggled over the weekend at the Region 10 Extravaganza in Hickory, NC, and couldn't pull off a win over five matches.  On Friday night, the Dolphins went up against 2013 Region 10 Champion Catawba Valley CC and lost in three sets 11-25, 19-25, 6-25.  Catawba Valley swept all opponents over the weekend.  In the second match Friday vs. Surry CC, the Dolphins lost in three sets 16-25, 9-25, 14-25.  During Saturday's matches, the Dolphins couldn't hold onto the lead against Pitt CC after being up 2-1 and having a 6 point lead in set 4.  In the deciding set, the Dolphins were up 12-9, but dropped the set 12-15.  Courtney Morris racked up a team high 37 assists along with 7 kills,  Morgan Sullivan had a game high 11 kills, and Meeka Hewett had an impressive 32 digs.  In the remaining games against Wake Tech, sophomores Reyna McHetz and Amber Goodwin each recorded 5 kills, while Katrina Brown played tough defense at the net with 3 solo blocks and 2 block assists.  Freshman Meeka Hewett recorded a team high 6 kills vs. Louisburg College, Morgan Sullivan had 4 kills and 9 digs, and Courtney Morris had 15 assists.  

The Dolphins will look to get back on the winning trail on Wednesday, as they travel to Laurinburg for a match against non-conference opponent St. Andrew's University JV.