Leon Lady Cougars win district 20-AA championship

Leon Lady Cougars champions of District 20-AA. Paul’s Photo The Lady Cougars defeated Marlin on October 20th and Teague on October 23rd to wrap up the district championship with a game to be played against Hearne on October 27th. The Cougars currently have a season record of 36-3 and a perfect 9-0 mark in district.

The Cougars entertained Marlin at home on October 20th and defeated them 25-17, 25-17, 24-26, and 25-9. The Cougars won the first two games and then lost a 24-26 squeaker in game three before closing out the match by winning game four with a solid 25-9 victory.

Stats for the game: Chelby Stanford 2 kills, 4 blocks, 40 assists, 2 aces; Allison Carrigan 12 kills, 2 blocks, 2 assists, 4 aces; Megan Williamson 1 kill; Elissa Downey 9 kills, 3 blocks, 2 assists, 2 aces; Kori Charlton 9 kills, 2 blocks; Amy Holt 12 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace; Avery Robinson 1 kill; Sharon Coulter 17 digs; Kendle Carlton 5 digs; Jentry Clary 9 digs, 1 ace; Kayla Varvel 5 kills, 1 assist, 2 aces

L to R seniors Elissa Downey, Jentry Clary, Kendle Charlton. Paul’s Photo The Cougars hosted Teague on October 23rd on a special night recognizing the seniors on the team, Kendle Charlton, Jentry Clary, and Elissa Downey. The volleyball team and the football team were involved with a special benefit to help a Leon ISD employee Leslie Pate, who is battling cancer. The theme for the night was “Pack the Place Pink”. Any fan wearing pink to the volleyball game or football game was admitted free. A silent cake auction was held also. Most of the fans and students showed up in pink to show their support for Ms. Pate and the volleyball team and football team wore pink to show their dedication to this beloved educator. Ms. Pate served as the honorary person to serve and start the match. She served over the net with no problem amid a loud ovation from the fans.

The game itself was more of the same for the opponents of the Cougars. The Cougars dominated all three games and won decisively 25-14, 25-12, and 25-8.

Stats for the game: Jentry Clary 3 digs, 1 kill, 2 assists, 1 ace; Kendle Charlton 3 digs; Sharon Coulter 7 digs; Amy Holt 6 kills, 3 blocks, 4 aces; Kori Charlton 8 kills; Elissa Downey 4 kills, 2 blocks, 4 aces; Megan Williamson 1 kill, 2 assists; Allison Carrigan 7 kills, 2 blocks, 2 assists, 2 aces; Chelby Stanford 3 kills, 19 assists, 2 aces

The junior varsity also won 25-20 and 26-24. The 7th and 8th grade teams play Rosebud-Lott and each team won. The 7th grade “B” team won 25-9 and 25-12. The 7th grade “A” team won 25-9 and 25-12. The 8th grade “B” team won 25-6 and the “A” team won 25-17. Apparently the talent coming up through the lower grades will continue the winning tradition for the Cougars as they advance to high school.

The Cougars have a warm-up game on October 31st against an undetermined opponent before they enter the playoffs on November 2nd and 3rd.

Congratulations to the varsity for winning district and the junior varsity and 7th and 8th grade teams for having an outstanding year.

If you enjoy watching outstanding volleyball come and support the Lady Cougars in the playoffs.