Tuesday, Nov 5 the Kitty Kats traveled to Yoakum to meet up with the Flatonia Lady Bulldogs in Bi-District play. Yorktown would fall short, 25-9, 25-18, and 25-23.
“It was not the outcome we wanted or hoped for, but I am so proud of the girls for believing in each other and listening to every bit of coaching I gave them. Flatonia is a great team and I wish them the best of luck,” Head Coach Ashtyn Henkes said.
Middle hitter Gracie Stehling swung, the ball deflected into the center of the court, giving the Kitty Kats their first point, 1-3. The Kats wouldn’t capitalize on the opportunity, missing their serve and then freeing a ball out of bounds, but Stehling was relentless, ending a long rally with a solo block for the Kats second point, 2-5. After scoring on an unforced error, Brilye Campbell aced the Lady Bulldogs to close in, 4-5. Avery Martin recorded a solo block, tying the match, 5-5. A hard hit from Sydnie Krueger from right side inched Yorktown closer, 6-7. After a run by the Bulldogs, Yorktown came out of the time-out aggressive, Martin hit crosscourt but Flatonia dug the ball and put it away to keep possession. Unforced errors added up against Yorktown. Following Yorktown’s second timeout, Martin’s tip was blocked out of bounds to bring Malayshia Thomas up to serve, 7-18. Thomas aced the Bulldogs, 8-18. The Kats had a hitting error before scoring on a dump by the setter, 9-23. Palyn Koopman’s serve was good but the team returned it for a score. Flatonia ended the set with a kill by their middle, 25-9.
