The Wildcat volleyball team improved to 4­-3 on the season after shutting out Alleghany

3­-0 on Tuesday Sept. 13. The ‘Cats began the game with a quick start in the first set to take the

lead 10-­4, however the Mountaineers battled back to tie the set at 1-3. The ‘Cats were able to turn

things around to close out the set with a strong serving streak, and ultimately won the set, 25­-21.

Alleghany took the lead early, 6­-2. In the second set, however, the ‘Cats rebounded to

take the lead 10­9, and never looked back, finishing the set 25-­17. The ‘Cats carried their

momentum into the third set to win in straight sets over the Mountaineers, winning the third set

25-­15.

Junior Keely Doyle finished the match with multiple kills and had success while serving

for the ‘Cats.

“I think we definitely connected as a team better, and we talked better on the court,” said

Doyle. “Our hits were pretty good and so were our passes. Everything came together and we

connected out there as a team.”

The ‘Cats prepare to bump the ball on Tuesday nights home matchup against Alleghany.

According to Doyle, the team has improved drastically on the court since the season

began.

I definitely think there has been improvement, especially with passing and fully

connecting together, and talking especially, because at the beginning of the season we didn’t

really talk very much on the court and now we are definitely talking ,” said Doyle.

The ‘Cats will travel to Lord Botetourt to face conference opponent Lord Botetourt High

School for their next matchup on Sept. 15, with the match set to begin at 7:00 p.m.

Box Score

Team                                        Set 1:                            Set 2:                   Set 3:               Wins:

Alleghany (3-4)                         21                                  17                         15                      0

Rockbridge (4-3)                       25                                  25                         25                      3