Little Hawks Advance In Regional Play
October 31, 2014
Last night, City High won their third set 27-25 and took the match against Burlington 3-1, advancing to the next round of regional play.
At the beginning of the match, the atmosphere in the gym was predominantly pro-Burlington, with the Grayhound student section close to 80 people, outnumbering City’s section by a few dozen. For a home game, this seemed to take the Little Hawks by surprise; they struggled to find a solid lead in the first set, losing 23-25.
The girls came back after the first set with a newfound energy and rhythm. City’s defense figured out Burlington’s plays and were able to keep the rallies long. With consistent serving by Sarah Plock and Shannon James and strong kills by Alexa Ingram, Rylee Price, and Kendra Cave, City took control of the points, winning the third set 25-10. Burlington kept up a fight, with close scores in the second and last sets, but with too many errors from the Grayhounds and balanced consistency and aggression from City, the Little Hawks were able to pull ahead.
There will be a fan bus to take students to Cedar Rapids Linn-Mar High School for the Regionals final against Prairie on Tuesday, November 4th. Students will need parent permission and $6 to get into the game. Field trip permission slips can be found in the Main Office.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
vs. Cedar Rapids Prairie
7:00pm Varsity Regional
@ Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School
Click the link below to read the Press Citizen’s story from last night’s game:
http://www.press-citizen.com/story/sports/high-school/volleyball/2014/10/31/city-comes-back-slow-start-beat-burlington/18221375/
Here’s the Little Hawk’s live tweeting stream from last night:
#iahsvb Little Hawks 0-6 in first set. Atmosphere in gym predominantly For Burlington, seems to be messing with the team’s head
— Little Hawk Sports (@LittleHawkSport) October 31, 2014
City High is on the board 1-7 with a kill by sophomore Alexa Ingram
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A missed block by City gives Burlington the lead 5-9 #iahsvb
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City seems to have found their rhythm. Score now tied at 11-11 #iahsvb
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City takes the lead for the first time with a missed serve by Burlington. Score 14-13 #iahsvb
— Little Hawk Sports (@LittleHawkSport) October 31, 2014
Play is back and forth, with both teams missing shots into the net. Score tied 17-17 with a kill by Stamp #iahsvb
— Little Hawk Sports (@LittleHawkSport) October 31, 2014
Burlington’s offense seems to be dominating the points, but City stays strong with their defense. Score 19-21 #iahsvb
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City making a comeback after a period of errors. Score 22-23
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Kill by Price brings score to 2-4 in the second set. #iahsvb
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City High takes the lead in the second set 9-6
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City takin control of the points. James with a kill brings score to 11-7 #iahsvb
— Little Hawk Sports (@LittleHawkSport) October 31, 2014
Ingram keeps City in the lead 16-11 with a kill #iahsvb
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City High wins seconds set 25-20 #iahsvb
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Burlington ties the third set 4-4 #iahsvb
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Stamp gives City the lead 8-7 #iahsvb
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Kill by Ingram widens City’s lead 12-9 #iahsvb
— Little Hawk Sports (@LittleHawkSport) October 31, 2014
City seems to have figured out Burlington’s offense and is looking more confident in the third set #iahsvb
— Little Hawk Sports (@LittleHawkSport) October 31, 2014
City dominating, wining seven points in a row 19-9 #iahsvb
— Little Hawk Sports (@LittleHawkSport) October 31, 2014
After a long rally with great saves all around the team, Smith brings the score to 20-10 #iahsvb
— Little Hawk Sports (@LittleHawkSport) October 31, 2014
City wins the third set 25-10 #iahsvb
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Ace serve by Plock brings City to an early lead in the fourth set 5-3 #iahsvb
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Burlington takes the lead with a score of 10-12 after a long rally
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Ingram gives City the lead back 14-13 #iahsvb
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The game continues to go back and fourth with James giving City an 18-17 lead #iahsvb
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Burlington ties the set 24-24 #iahsvb
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City wins third set 27-25 and takes the match against Burlington 3-1. They advance to the next round of regionals #iahsvb
— Little Hawk Sports (@LittleHawkSport) October 31, 2014
