Oakwood Volleyball takes the #2 spot in District

LEFT: Lisa Stevens kills one over the net, right past the Lovelady players. Photo by Melissa Missildine After picking up the win at Apple Springs and then again at home against Lovelady, the Varsity Lady Panthers have secured second place in the district race.

When OHS traveled to Apple Springs, they started off by picking up the first game with a score of 25-15. Apple Spring got the next one with 25-22. The Lady Panthers shut them down in the next three sets with 25-5, 25- 18, and 25-18 again. It was brutal!

Lisa Stevens put up 13 service points and a couple of aces, as well as 7 kills, and a dig. What a night! Christina Hudson had 9 service points, three awesome kills, and an ace. Melanie Minter picked up a couple of service points and Jocelyn Williams picked one up too. Nakethia Crenshaw picked up 3 service points and an ace. Felicia Williams was deadly! She had an incredible 20 kills! She picked up a couple of digs, 5 service points, and 2 aces as well. Ava Walker had a strong service night. She put up 5 service points. Angela Johnson served up 3 service points and an ace for the Lady Panthers. These girls were working together like a team should...and it showed.

RIGHT: Felicia Williams tips one over the net to score for the Lady Panthers. Photo by Melissa Missildine At home against Lovelady, OHS won all three games. The first game ended with a score of 25-15. The second game was 25-23. The third was 25-16. The Lady Panthers had an amazing serving night and really killed it. The blocking was full force and the teamwork was spot on. This win sealed the deal. Head Coach Stephanie Lu- cio wanted to recognize the seniors on the Varsity team. She called each one out to center court and presented them with a gift. She said she just wanted to thank them for all their hardwork and dedication and to let them know they would be missed.

Head Volleyball Coach Stephanie Lucio gives out gifts to her seniors, Melanie Minter, Jocelyn Williams, Ava Walker, Angela Johnson, and Lisa Stevens. Photo by Melissa Missildine The Lady Panthers are looking to take home the Bi- District title in November.