Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
It is easy to say the Arabian volleyball team has had more time on the court together during actual matches then what they have timewise on the practice court.
Devine has played 11 games through the first two weeks of the season, with two tournaments still to go.
Do not let the 4-7 record fool ya, as Head Coach Leigh Anne McIver and her team always begin to gel around the time of the Arabian Roundup, which is just around the corner.
“Overall, we are just inconsistent. Wednesday at Giddings was just not our best, but Thursday in Columbus, I saw a lot of fight in the girls.”
With more practice time, some of the issues McIver mentions below will soon be a distant memory.
“Friday we could not serve receive very well and beat ourselves. Saturday, we serve-received well but could not finish. Even though we are juniors and seniors we are very inexperienced with playing at the varsity level. We definitely need to work on serve-receive, defense and consistent on the offensive side. They have the ability, now it is putting it all together.”
Week in Review
After a season opening setback versus San Antonio Legacy, Devine bounced back in a big way 24-hours later as they dismantled San Antonio Wagner three sets to none.
The Arabians put their stamp on this game quickly winning the first set 25-19. It was a mere formality after that point as Devine took the next two sets 25-19 and 25-18.
After a little reprieve and having the opportunity to actually practice the following day after Wagner, Devine hit the road for a regular match before taking part in the grueling Columbus Tournament.
Giddings proved to be a little too much to handle, at least for this early in the season as the Arabians are still figuring each other out on the court.
Devine suffered a 3-0 setback with each of the three sets going the Lady Buffs way by the identical scores of 25-20.
Columbus Tourney results
Thursday 2-1 win vs Lexington (25-23,25-21,15-12), 0-2 loss vs East Bernard (26-24, 25-22), 2-1 win vs Weimar (25-22, 25-20, 15-7) Friday 2-0 win vs Edna (25-20, 25-23), 0-2 loss vs St. John XXIII (N/A), 0-2 loss vs Columbus (25-18, 25-13) Saturday 0-2 loss vs Weimer (25-11, 25-21), 0-2 loss vs Edna (25-14, 25-23).
Season stats through Columbus Tourney
Blocks Maddie DuBose 15, Skylar Blanton 7, Brooke Thompson 4 Aces Airyanna Rodriguez 17, Kynedie Cruz 10, Bella Flores 8 Digs Charlee Rangel 112, Cruz 75, Rodriguez 71 Assists Cruz 228, Rangel 13, Rodriguez 4 Kills Flores 90, Rodriguez 82, DuBose 35.