WILLIAMSBURG — The defending 13th Region champion Whitley County Lady Colonels had their work cut out for them on Tuesday.
Williamsburg turned in one of its best efforts of the season, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in set play before the Lady Colonels rallied and won the final three sets to pull off the 3-2 victory.
“I thought we came out really flat which was very surprising to me,” Whitley County coach David Halcomb said. “We had our best Monday practice we’ve had all season yesterday, but just didn’t play well to start.
“I’ve been telling my team for two years that Williamsburg is a team to reckon with and they showed that tonight,” he added. “They had just come off of playing some really good competition in the All ‘A’ tourney. Credit to them for coming out ready to play. Sometimes it’s hard to get out of a funk when things aren’t going your way out there, but we found a way to come together and turn it around to end up playing really good volleyball the last three sets.
“I have to give a lot of credit to my assistant coaches tonight,” Halcomb continued. “We don’t win that match without the guidance and leadership of Heather Smith. She rallied our girls. I’m proud of them for fighting. We will learn from it and a match like this will make us a better team.”
Williamsburg win the first set 25-23, and the second set 25-22, before the Lady Colonels rallied and won the final three sets, 25-10, 25-13, and 15-6.
“Great match between two great teams,” Williamsburg coach Dirk Berta said. “Our girls played with great energy and enthusiasm. The girls played with confidence and had fun playing. That’s what it will take to get to where we want to go. I believe it’s only a matter of time before Williamsburg is making noise in the 50th District. We are looking forward to practice tomorrow and another match on Thursday. Go Jackets.”
