GHS Lady Bulldogs sweep Chadwick, Lutie last week
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs put together a strong week on the volleyball court, earning straight-set victories over Chadwick and Lutie at home.
Gainesville opened the week Tuesday with a 25-20, 25-12, 25-20 win over Chadwick.
“Chadwick is a competitive team with strong hitting; however, we looked very sharp tonight,” Gainesville coach Heidi Gaulding said. “Our girls transitioned well tonight and executed both offensively and defensively.”
Addie Alms led the Lady Bulldogs on both sides of the net with 11 kills and eight digs. Avery Gaulding added six kills and seven digs.
Gainesville received balanced play at setter, with Baylor Hewett recording 12 assists and Regan Blackburn adding 11 assists.
Hewett also led the Bulldogs from the service line with four aces, while Macy Hambelton contributed three.
The Lady Bulldogs continued their winning ways Thursday, sweeping Lutie 25-11, 25-7, 25-12.
Twyla Parkison led Gainesville's offense with nine kills, while Alms and Hambelton each added seven kills. Hewett finished with 19 assists.
Avery Gaulding led the team defensively with nine digs and also turned in a strong performance from the service line, recording eight aces.
Gainesville's junior varsity squad also remained undefeated Thursday with a three-set victory over Lutie. After dropping the opening set 23-25, the Lady Bulldogs rallied to win the next two sets 25-12 and 15-9.
The JV team did not play Chadwick during the week.
The Lady Bulldogs varsity record now stands at 13-2. They will host Conway on Thursday, Oct. 1 and will travel to Seymour on Friday, Oct 2. On Saturday, Oct. 3, Gainesville is competing in the Houston Volleyball Tournament.
Pink Out
The team is hosting “Pink Out” night on Tuesday, Oct. 6 when they meet the Dora Lady Falcons on the court. Everyone is encouraged to come and support the cause, where money raised from t-shirt sales and other events that evening will go to a local resident battling cancer.
Blackburn Law Office is sponsoring all Gainesville student admissions to the game, from preschool to 12th grade. The meet starts at 5:30. The Lady Bulldogs and Coach Gaulding hope the gym is packed.