Five week one highlights (non-football version)
Next Friday is the regular season opener for football teams across the state and the stadium lights that evening will be receiving the bulk of the attention. However, the gridiron is not the only stage available and football is not the only show in town this week as soccer, cross country, boys tennis, and girls volleyball join the girls golfers in competition. Here is a look at a few of the ...
This week marks the penultimate week of August, featuring a variety of athletic competitions in addition to the upcoming football season opener. On Monday, August 17, volleyball takes center stage as Lapel welcomes Frankton in a highly anticipated rivalry match. Lapel, coming off a 25-9 record last season, fell short in their season opener against Frankton, while the Bulldogs boast a talented freshman class.
The rivalry will continue on Tuesday, August 18, when boys soccer teams Liberty Christian and Anderson clash. Liberty Christian, seeking their first sectional title, will be without a home opener due to a washed-out game with Taylor. Anderson, returning several key players, will aim to build upon their 14-match winning streak last season.
On Wednesday, August 19, the Pendleton Heights Arabians host Anderson in a volleyball showdown, with the Arabians expected to dominate their home opener. The event marks the debut of first-year varsity coach Avery Mayfield, a former collegiate player and state champion. The weekend's cross country opener on Saturday, August 22, in Upland features top runners from various local schools, including Alexandria, Daleville, Frankton, Lapel, Madison-Grant and Pendleton Heights.
As for the Madison County golf championship at Grandview on Saturday, August 22, Lapel is favored to win their third straight title and tenth in the past twelve years. However, the battle for medalist status may come down to Lapel's Annabelle Marshall, a three-time runner-up, and two-time champion Jane Armington, with several All-County players returning to defend their titles.
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