West Stokes Wildcats launched their volleyball season with a strong 3-0 win against rival South Stokes, marking the first career victory for head coach Dawn Lawson. The Wildcats dominated the match with set scores of 25-16, 25-11, and 25-16, successfully avenging a previous season sweep by the Sauras. Lawson praised her team's focus and improvement, attributing their success to a shift in culture and open communication. The Wildcats now lead the rivalry series 7-3 over the last ten encounters.

By the Numbers
  • West Stokes committed 14 hitting errors and 18 serving errors.
  • Leah Grace Whitt led with 11 kills; Summer Anderson had 7 and Macy Miller recorded 6 kills.
State of Play
  • West Stokes is 1-0 and set to face North Davidson on August 17.
  • South Stokes sits at 0-2 following losses to both West Stokes and McMichael.
What's Next

The Wildcats will look to continue their momentum against North Davidson, aiming for a second consecutive win. South Stokes plans to regroup and learn from this defeat ahead of their upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

The Wildcats鈥� victory symbolizes a newfound resilience under Coach Lawson that could define their season. Continued focus and teamwork will be essential as they advance through their schedule.