Oh, so close for Dartmouth girls
STAFF REPORT
Despite dropping two close games to lose to Bishop Feehan, Dartmouth girls volleyball coach Rochelle Gaydou was all smiles.
"It was an absolute heartbreaker, but this will make us stronger later in the season," said Gaydou.
In the first of three barnburners, game one ended in defeat, 30-28, for Dartmouth (2-2). Lauren Moses finished the match with six service points and three aces, while Tabatha Cardoso contributed five service points and four aces. Kayla Rodriques also notched seven assists.
Dartmouth pulled out all the stops for the second game and triumphed 30-28 behind Rodriques' 13 assists and Kate Souza's six spikes.
With their backs to the wall, the Indians failed to win the deciding match 30-27. Rachel Lassey finished with eight digs and six service points, while Erin O'Neil hammered down six spikes for the Indians.
"What I liked most was that the girls stayed aggressive. They are working together real well," said Dartmouth coach Rochelle Gaydou.
Dartmouth (2-2) travels to Attleboro on Thursday.
BISHOP STANG OVER BISHOP CONNOLLY, 30-23, 30-17
A confident Stang team cruised to two easy victories.
Becky Crabtree finished the match with six kills, Kristyn Stock added six kills and three blocks, and co-captain Christina Polchlopek set the pair up with 15 assists. Lyndsey Paquette added three aces for the 2-3 Spartans.
"We are playing much better as a team. I'm proud of the effort today," said Stang coach Wayne Hall.
Stang hosts Bishop Feehan on Thursday.
DIMAN VOKE OVER BRISTOL AGGIE, 30-20, 26-30, 30-16
Acushnet's Kalyn Miller played great defense at setter, and gave Aggie 10 service points. Ann-Marie Booth of Dartmouth had outstanding defense and two kills.
Bristol Aggie (1-2) hosts Tri-County on Thursday.
WAREHAM OVER PLYMOUTH NORTH, 29-31, 30-28, 31-29
"If I didn't have a heart condition, I sure do now," said Vikings coach Tina Clark, referring to the Vikings' pair of by-a-hair victories to give them a win over the Eagles. Cody Elicier had three kills, four blocks, and six assists to fuel Wareham. Jessica Sellars (four kills, one block), Jayda Thirdgill (two kills, one block), and Jessica Adams (three kills, two blocks) helped out as well.
Wareham (4-3) is at Apponequet today.
This story appeared on Page C5 of The Standard-Times on September 18, 2002.
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