The Poly girls volleyball team played both league and non-league games over the middle weeks of October. Though not winning every game, the Jackrabbits showed perseverance against competitive opponents. On October 14th, the Lady Jackrabbits visited Jordan for a breezy win.
The girls took advantage of this easy game and started strong from the beginning, winning the first set 25-9. The girls went on to win the second set with a score of 25-11, and the third set 25-8. Outside hitter Tati Yandall had 11 kills and right side hitter Jaylee had 8 kills.
“The girls earned this game with hard work over the season,” said Head Coach Leland McGrath.
On October 9, Poly was faced with their biggest league rival, the Lakewood Lancers for the second time this season. The Lady Jackrabbits went in strong, and were able to extend the game to four sets, a feat no other league team has been able to do against Lakewood since 2012. Though Poly won the first set, the Lancers won the game and took another step closer tot heir second straight league. Lakewood took the game with a 25-20, 25-21, 23-25, and 27-17 win. Yandall yet again led the team with 15 kills, followed by 7 kills from Erin Williams.
On Saturday, October 10th, the girls participated in the Steve Lewis Memorial Festival. Unfortunately, the girls fell with a four set game to Villa Park High School.
“We had rough run at the Steve Lewis Volleyball Festival,” said McGrath.
Losing the first set 25-20, the Jackrabbits rallied back, winning the second set 25-21. Even with 14 kills from outside hitter Tati Yandall, and 9 kills from Sammie Ah-Hong, the Jackrabbits couldn’t hold Villa Park. Poly lost the last two sets, 25-20 and 25-15, respectively. While Poly is out of league contention, they are looking forward to the postseason.
“Hopefully we’re getting each other ready for a good run in CIF,” said McGrath.
The girls will play at Millikan tomorrow, Thursday 22, followed by Cabrillo on the 27.
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