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Varsity Volleyball
Despite 3-2 Loss to Clarke,
Mustangs off to Fine 9-3 Start

By Paul Mene (October 13, 2005)

Off to one of its best starts in recent years with a record of 9-3, the girls’ varsity volleyball team lost a close match last Tuesday at home to Clarke County. The match went back and forth all evening—loss, win, loss, win, and finally a 15 – 8 loss.

Mason forced a playoff game because of an extraordinary comeback in the fourth game. There were strong performances by junior Katie Mitchell who made key blocks all night and sophomore Kate Root and junior Sabrina Whitney turned in many saves.

Junior Brittany Head and senior Christie Ankenny also contributed with countless digs throughout the match, keeping the Mustangs within striking distance.

The team has been led by senior captains Ankenny and Emma O’Hara. Head said, “It was not our best game, but we worked hard and this will help us prepare for our next match against Manassas Park at their place Thursday.”

Senior captain Emma O’Hara looks for a pass from a teammate during Tuesday night’s hard-fought match against Clarke County. In spite of their efforts, the Mustangs lost at home to the Eagles, but are still off to one of their best records in years. (Photo by Joel Yatsko)

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