Addison Claims State 2A Volleyball Championship
BIRMINGHAM - The Addison Lady Dawgs have won their sixth straight state volleyball championship at the CrossPlex in Birmingham, defeating their county rival, the Winston County Lady Jackets, 3-2.
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Addison goes for number 6; Winston County looking for the upset; Meek representing 1A at state
The Addison Lady Bulldogs captured the 2A north regional title Friday, Oct. 26, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. The Lady Bulldogs only lost one set out of all the matches they played. That set was to the regional runners-up the Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets. Pictured on the front row, left to right are: Natalie Jefferson, Sarah Parris, Destiny Walker, Brieanna Ory and Tess Alvis. Back row: Kaylee Brummett, Macey Butler, Addisyn Smothers, Callie Crider, Savannah Manley, Sunny Snoddy and Gracie Manley. Not shown are head coach Kayla Woodard and assistant Pam Wilkins.
HUNTSVILLE - The Addison Lady Bulldogs (60-12) will be seeking their sixth state volleyball championship in a row, starting today at the Crossplex in Birmingham. They will face Fayetteville at 11 a.m.
The Lady Bulldogs won the northern regional title Friday, Oct. 26, defeating their county rivals the Winston County Yellow Jackets (31-14) at the Von Braun Center, in Huntsville. The Lady Jackets took the regional runners-up slot. AHS also captured the 2A Area 14 title over WCHS.
Winston County will play at 8 a.m. against Goshen High School.
Haleyville All-Tournament Volleyball players
Pictured are the Area All-Tournament volleyball players from Haleyville. From left: Kaylee Riddle, Ashton McCullar, Allison Watkins, Alli Temple, who was also named Most Valuable Player.
Haleyville Lady Lions win area tournament
The Haleyville High School Lady Lions volleyball team won their area tournament for the right to play in the northern regionals. Pictured to the left are team members following their area win. Front row: Ali Donaldson, Hannah Foster, Ashley Clark, Catie Aldridge, Laura Lunsford, Allison Watkins, Samara Pratt, Kaitlyn Burleson, Kaylee RIddle. Back row: Coach Abby Huff, Alli Temple, Ashton McCullar, Adyson Robertson, Anna Belcher, Madison Caine, head coach Brent McCoy.
WCHS area runner-up in volleyball
2A Area 13 runners-up, front row, from left: Emily Holt, Elle Donaldson, Lexie Mitchell, Crissa Campbell and Cheyenne Suggs. Back row: Mackenzie Blackwood, Ella Moore, Kenna Butler, Katelyn Bullock, Jazzy Ergle, Saige Blanton, Makayla Lindsey, Emily Hill, Ally Blackston and Coach Tiffany Cole.
Addison takes 2A Area 13 VB championship
2A Area 13 Champions - Addison Bulldogs. From left front row: Natalie Jefferson; Sarah Parris, Destiny Walker, Tessa Alvis, Brienna Ory, Kaylee Brummett. Back row: Macey Butler, Addsyn Smothers, Callie Crider, Savannah Manley, Sunny Snoddy and Gracie Manley. Not shown are coaches Kayla Woodard and Pam Wilkins.
ADDISON - The 2A Area 13 tournament was a rematch of the Winston County Championship between #1 Addison and #2 Winston County High School.
Winston County took the county championship on Oct. 13, but Addison returned the favor and captured the area title Monday, Oct. 22.
Lynn area runner-up in volleyball
Lynn Lady Bears 1A Area 12 runners-up. Front row, from left: Angel Jones, Danielle Knight, Hannah Alsup, Adi Lynn, Andrea Cornelius. Back row: Laney Uptain, Breanna Barton, Cassidy Dodd, Coach Amanda Brown, assistant coach Jessie Woods, Ella Brown; Lilli Davis and Kendra Hannah.
Meek, Lynn top two in area tournament
Meek Lady Tigers 1A Area 12 champions. Front row, from left: Paiton Ory, Abbi Tidwell, Brooke Cleghorn, Holland Hyatt, Emma Fincher, Montana Barton, Bailee Fincher. Back row: Callie Brewer, Payten Hayes, Jessie Woodard, Abby Phillips, Kaitlin Rivers, Sunnie Manning, Savannah Smith, BreAnna Eddy, Lakota Alden and Coach Dana Waldrep.
ARLEY - The two Winston County teams in 1A Area 12 earned the honor of area champs and runners-up in the tournament held Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Meek High School in Arley.
Meek captured the top prize by defeating Brilliant 25-16, 25-20 and 25-12 in straight sets in the opening match of the night.
The Lady Tigers then defeated the Lynn Lady Bears in straight in the championship match by scores of 25-23, 25-6 and 25-12.
The Lady Bears, as area runners-up, beat Marion County in a five set match, where both teams left it all on the floor.
Phillips wins 1A Area 14 tournament
The Phillips High School Lady Bears won their area tournament, advancing to regional competition. Shown left to right on the front row are: Autumn Edwards, Mary Ashton Hyde, Jillian Gillum, Gracie Hallman and Elizabeth Brewer. Back row: Coach Debbie Grubbs, Caitlin Martin, Baily Bishop, Ally McCollum, Amber Markham, Lexie Dishner and Coach Deb Cook.
BEAR CREEK - Ranked third in the state 1A volleyball and a season record of 35-8, the Phillips Lady Bears won the 1A Area 14 tournament.
All-Tournament players were Lexie Dishner, Amber Markham and Baily Bishop.
Winston County All-Tournament players
All Tournament Players for the Winston County Championship, in no particular order: WCHS-MacKenzie Blackwood, Elle Donaldson; and Katelyn Donaldson; AHS-Natalie Jefferson, Savannah Manley and Macy Butler; MHS-Jessie Woodard and Paiton Ory; LHS-Hannah Alsup and Danielle Knight. Saige Blanton of Winston County High School, was named MVP.