Cougar v-ball team loses to St. Marys

Cougar volleyball player Alexa Dunlap (20) smashes one across the net against St. Marys. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent) — Cougar Alexa Dunlap (20) smashes one across the net against St. Marys. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)

Van Wert volleyball information

The Van Wert Lady Cougar varsity volleyball team lost a hard-fought Western Buckeye League match in four games to St. Marys in Van Wert’s final match of the season.

“It was tough fought contest that we could have won at any point, but just couldn’t put it away,” said Van Wert Coach Vicki Smith.

The Cougars ended the regular season with a 15-7 record and could face the Lady Roughriders again in the sectional finals on Saturday, October 19.

Van Wert statistical leaders

Kills – Alexis Dowdy, 10 kills; Alexa Dunlap, 8 kills; Taylor Doidge, 4 kills.

Assists – Amanda Coplin, 10 assists; Riley Jones, 8 assists.

Digs – Dunlap, 22 digs; Coplin, 14 digs; Cheyenne Handy and Claire Gamble, 13 digs each.

Serves – Coplin, 21/21; Jones 18/20; Handy, 16/16.

POSTED: 10/11/13 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports