Southwestern falls in five-set thriller in district semis

The Southwestern Lady Warriors faced a hard-fought five-set match against McCreary Central in the opening round of the 48th District Volleyball Tournament on Monday at the Cougar Den in Somerset Christian School. The Lady Warriors claimed the first set after a closely contested game, where neither team led by more than three points, thanks to a block by Claire Hudson and Addison Baldwin and a crucial kill by McCreary Central's Layla Silcox.

The second set proved to be another nail-biter, with Southwestern pulling off a 25-23 victory to even the match at 1-1.

McCreary Central gained control in the third set, leading 21-11, but Southwestern managed to keep the score within five points. The Lady Warriors took the fourth set 25-16 and maintained the lead in the fifth and deciding set, ultimately securing the 3-2 victory and eliminating themselves from regional tournament contention. Southwestern concluded their season with a record of 15-11, and the team has wished all of their senior players, including Addison Whitaker, Madison Bland, Sarah-Jane Brisley, Andrea West, and Addison Baldwin, success in their future endeavors.