October 27, 2021 - The Center Roughrider Volleyball team won in five sets in back and forth play against Jasper Bulldogs in an away district game on Friday, October 22. Center won the first set 20-25. Jasper came back in the second set 25-21 only to have Center win the third set 17-25. Center fell short in the fourth set 25-14 for a 2-2 tie. In the fifth and final set, Center pulled out a set win of 15-11 and an overall win.
Number (Position), Player Name - Stats
#1 (RS) Americus Sparks - 1 Dig
#2 (RS/DS) Kaylee Cox - 2 Digs
#3 (Libero) Gracie Whisenant - 1 Kill, 18 Digs
#4 (RS) Alli Stuever - 2 Kills, 3 Digs
#5 (S) Mickihiya Cartwright - 1 Ace, 2 Blocks, 12 Assists, 3 Digs
#6 (D) Madison Pieper - 8 Digs
#7 (DS/RS) Gabby Whisenant - 8 Digs
#9 (OH) May Johnson - 8 Kills, 2 Blocks, 1 Dig
#12 (S/OH/DS) Kaiya Hubbard - 1 Ace, 3 Kills, 4 Digs
#14 (MB) Breanna Windham - 3 Kills, 1 Block, 3 Digs
#16 (MB) Aniyah Boykins - 4 Kills, 2 Blocks, 1 Dig
On Tuesday, October 26, the Roughriders played against the Carthage Bulldogs losing in three sets: 13-25, 10-25, and 18-25
Number (Position), Player Name - Stats
#1 (RS) Americus Sparks - 1 Dig
#2 (RS/DS) Kaylee Cox - 2 Digs
#3 (Libero) Gracie Whisenant - 11 Digs
#4 (RS) Alli Stuever - 2 Digs
#5 (S) Mickihiya Cartwright - 1 Block, 12 Assists, 2 Digs
#6 (D) Madison Pieper - 2 Kills, 5 Digs
#7 (DS/RS) Gabby Whisenant - 2 Digs
#9 (OH) May Johnson - 2 Aces, 2 Kills, 1 Block, 3 Digs
#12 (S/OH/DS) Kaiya Hubbard - 8 Kills, 9 Digs
#14 (MB) Breanna Windham - 1 Kill, 1 Block, 2 Digs
#16 (MB) Aniyah Boykins - 2 Kills, 6 Blocks, 2 Digs
The Carthage game was the last District game with the Roughriders ending District 2-6 record and 10-22 overall record for the season. In 4A Region III District 17, the Roughriders finished in 4th place. The Riders will play against China Springs in the first round of playoffs, Bi-District, on Monday, November 1 at 6:30pm. Overall China Springs has a 32-9 record for the season.
