After this Tuesday, the Javelinas keep their home winning streak moving forward. The Javelina Volleyball team (8-5, LSC- 2-2) sent the St. Mary Rattlers (5-7) back to San Antonio with a loss, a 3-0 sweep.
Player of the Game, Sarah Miller, led the team in 14 kills and two blocks.
Game leaders other than Miller were Melanie Casteel, Haley Hutchinson, and Talleyshia Morris. These players excelled offensively and defensively, totaling 35 kills and 12 blocks for the Javelinas.
The energy level grew in the Steinke Physical Education Center (SPEC) with every set as the Javelinas put on a show for the crowd with a close 25-23 first set. The energy established the tone for the remainder of the game.
The Javelinas dominated the Rattlers, 23-13 in the second set and 25-21in the final set.
Miller thrived from the energy and fight of her team.
“I liked the intensity that we brought. We kept fighting [until] the end,” she said.
Head volleyball coach, Tanya Allen’s answer for a successful game is simple.
“Winning the serve and serve receive battle. Whoever passes the best, [and] whoever serves the best is generally going to have the advantage of the game,” Allen said.
Defensive leaders were junior, Morris and senior, Hutchison who totaled nine blocks for the Javelinas.
“If we keep our energy up, and keep pushing through and finish all the way, we could really be at the top,” Morris said.
The Javelinas are back home at 7 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Steinke Physical Education Center against the West Texas Buffaloes.