WCHS wins in close match over HHS

DOUBLE SPRINGS - It was senior night for the Winston County Yellow Lady Jackets Thursday, Oct. 17. The Lady Jackets went three straight over Haleyville in close sets, winning 25-18, 25-23 and 28-26.
Senior Mackenzie Blackwood was also recognized for reaching 1,000 kills at the recent Winston County Volleyball Tournament.
Stats for the Lady Jackets include:
Elle Donaldson, 18 digs, 4 aces;
Mackenzie Blackwood, 14 kills, 6 digs, 1 ace;
Makayla Lindsey, 10 kills, 7 digs, 1 block, 1 ace;
Ella Moore, 2 blocks, 4 digs, 1 kill;
Breanna Wakefield, 2 blocks, 1 kill, 7 digs, 1 ace;
Jassmine Ergle, 3 blocks.
Stats for HHS are:
Kaitlyn Burleson, 2 aces, 1 assist, 4 digs;
Kaylee Riddle, 10 digs;
Anna Allen, 1 ace, 1 kill,  28 assists, 13 digs, 1 block, 1 block assist;
Hannah Foster, 1 ace, 2 digs;
Ashton McCullar, 1 ace, 8 kills, 15 digs, 2 block assists;
Madison Caine, 2 aces, 11 kills, 5 digs, 1 block, 2 block assists;
Samara Pratt, 4 kills, 4 digs, 1 block, 1 block assist;
Audrey Sibley, 5 kills,  11 digs;
Adyson Robertson, 5 kills, 1 assist, 2 block assists.
Senior Recognition
Winston County Principal Jeff Cole recognized the Lady Jacket seniors following the match.
He said, “Tonight our 2019 volleyball regular season home schedule comes to a conclusion at Winston County High School. We would like to honor our senior student athletes and their parents from the WCHS class of 2020.
“Mackenzie Blackwood is the daughter of Rodney and Amy Blackwood. Mackenzie has played volleyball four years.
“Elle Donaldson is the daughter of Lynn and Jenny Donaldson. Elle has played volleyball four years.
“Jazzy Ergle is the daughter of Phillip and Lacey Ergle. Jazzy has played volleyball two years.
“Rachel Thompson is the daughter of Jeff and Heather Thompson. Rachel has played volleyball at WCHS one year. She played three years previous at Oakman High School.
“This group of girls has played on teams responsible for two state runnerup banners that will hang from our rafters.
“To the parents, grandparents and family members who have given so much of yourselves, your money and especially your time in order for your child to play a game they love, thank you. For all the long road trips and the extra practice that took away from your family time and for raising an outstanding group of young women, thank you.
“To our student athletes who have put blood, sweat and tears into our program, Winston County High School offers the biggest thank you. Because of the class and character you have shown on the court, please know you have been one of our greatest sources of pride.”