Updating our earlier story, the Avery Lady Vikings were defeated by the Swain County Lady Maroon Devils in three straight games by scores of 14-25, 13-25, and 17-25 on Tuesday night in the second round of the NCHSAA 1A state volleyball playoffs.Katie Ellis led Avery with 8 kills and 4 digs, with 8 assists from Cassie Bumgarner, 5 digs by Rachel Buchanan, three service points by Sara Singleton, a pair of kills by Megan Tennant, and a dig by Savannah Dellinger.
"Swain was a very solid team. I tried three different rotations to see if I could get something going," Coach Kim Hayes remarked after the match. "They were all seniors who having been playing together for four years playing club, et cetera. They will play Polk next. It will be an awesome game. I think whoever wins that game will be the next state champions."
Polk and Swain meet in the third round, while the Hendersonville Lady Bearcats were upset by Hiwassee Dam on Tuesday night. The Lady Vikings finish with a 10-11 overall record. Although the team loses five seniors, Coach Kim Hayes's club looks to have a promising future ahead. Congratulations to the Lady Vikings on a terrific season!
