The Jackrabbits’ second round of the Moore League conference continued as the girls volleyball team defeated Jordan on Thursday, October 15. Poly also played in a non-conference match against Saint Joseph High School on Saturday, October 17, which resulted in yet another win for the Poly girls volleyball team. However, on Tuesday, October 20, the Jackrabbits took their first loss in league play against Poly’s longest rival, the Lakewood Lancers.
The Poly volleyball team swept the Jordan Panthers in three sets, even when coach Leland McGrath put in his second string players. The girls played their game well and had a relatively good afternoon of playing.
Although the Jackrabbits faced a non-league team Saturday, October 17, the Jackrabbits still managed to come out with a shutout 3-0 win. This game gave the girls the confidence they needed as they prepared to face Lakewood again the next week after previously beating them on Thursday, September 24.
The Lakewood Lancers have only lost once to Poly in the Moore League. They, along with the Jackrabbits, both wish to ruin each other’s records. Poly practiced hard the Monday before the game to get ready for the rivalry game the next day. It was a game that everyone was excited to watch and the cheering sounds bounced off all four walls of the Poly gymnasium. The stands rumbled with an overwhelming amount of Poly fans, including Poly’s student section who came out to watch the game.
The Jackrabbits came onto the court with confidence and fought hard against their rival. The Lancers won the first set but the Jackrabbits fought back winning the second set of the match. Although Lakewood won the final two sets Poly fought with intensity making numerous kills and amazing digs. Sophomore Kalyah Williams particularly stood out along with junior Penny Tusa, both of whom turned their game on when they stepped on the court. Williams and Tusa made kill after kill, which really helped to bring up the spirit of the team even when they were losing.
With scores of 25-15, 26-28, 25-20, and 25-14, Lakewood finished out with the win to tie with Poly standings. Although the Jackrabbits lost, they knew they played hard and put their best foot forward on the court.
Poly girls volleyball is currently on a bye week, but will be back to play their next league game on Tuesday, October 27, against Millikan.
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