In their first game of the volleyball season, the Mansfield Sr High Lady Tigers hit a small bump in the road as they fell to the Lavaca Lady Golden Arrows. Not one to be kicked when down, the Lady Tigers got back up on the horse that bucked them and brought home the win from their match against the Lincoln Lady Wolves. The victory puts Mansfield at 1-1 overall on the season and 1-0 in conference play.
The Lady Tigers game against Lincoln on September 3 was an intense five-set face-off. The first two sets ended with the Lady Wolves taking the victory by a mere two points. But once Mansfield got warmed-up it was through the roof from there with the Lady Tigers stealing the win from the last three sets and coming out on top 3-2. Leading the Lady Tigers with Kills and Blocks was Brooke Wright with 5 and 3 respectively. Kiara Thomas with 2 Aces, 15 Digs, and 17 Receptions. And Vanessa Noblitt with 5 Assists.
Mansfield will stay home and host rivals the Waldron Lady Bulldogs on Thursday, September 5 starting at 4 p.m. The Lady Bulldogs are sitting 2-0 on their season and 1-0 in conference play. Last season, the Lady Tigers and the Lady Bulldogs split the win/loss category 1-1 in conference play. This battle is sure to be an eventful one considering both of these teams are evenly matched in their skill set and well-coached with their tough-as-nails no-holds-barred coaching staff.
