Soddy Daisy tops Cleveland 3-1

[coachjohnson]

What some folks think might have been an upset, Soddy came

into Cleveland feeling pretty good about themselves. After

all, Soddy Daisy topped Cleveland 3 straight matches last

year, winning them all 3-0. Cleveland is a much improved

team said Coach Lorri Johnson. Last year we handled them

but I knew coming in they would be tough to beat in their

own gym.

Soddy Daisy jumped out to a 8-1 lead in the first game and

finished 25-20. The second game saw Cleveland jump out to

a 8-1 lead. Cleveland won that game 25-17. The Lady Trojans

won both the third and fourth games. Game 3 was 25-15 and

game 4 was 25-19.

Our play around the net was solid tonight, said Coach Lorri

Johnson. Rachel Shaughnessy, Jessica Smith, Kelly Ware, and

Andrea Johnson combined for 8 stuff blocks and 18 touch blocks.

Our serving continues to be a strong point for us as we

were 84 of 91. Shelby Garren was 21 of 22 with 4 aces.

Shelby also recorded 14 assists. Kelly Ware was 13 of 13

serving with 4 aces. Sarah Davis and Rachel Shaughnessy

combined for a total of 33 out of 35 serves in play.

Andrea Johnson totaled 11 kills, 9 assists, and 5 aces.

Soddy is now 4-1 in District 5-AAA and is now 16-4 over all.

[jsnider]

The setter for Cleveland, #11, went down with an ankle injury Saturday in the tournament. What is her status?

[PHargis]

CJ, how would you rate the Schools in 5AAA? The competiton there is fierce. Soddy, Cleveland, Ooltewah, Bradley, Walker, all seem to be above average.