The SCIAA MS Volleyball Championships were played last night starting with an exciting game between Large Division powerhouses White Station coached by Kensie Zills and Hickory Ridge coached by Latresse Noel. Both previous champions have met in the finals before and played hard to keep the score close. Hickory Ridge won the first set 25-19 but not to be outdone the Spartans attacked and tied winning 25-23; forcing the third and final set. This was a true championship game, with each team equally deserving. These young ladies chased after every ball and scored digs to keep the ball in play on several long volleys but Hickory Ridge managed to edge White Station to go on and win their third consecutive championship with a score of 15-13. Guya Acoff was the game MVP. Both teams will represent SCS in the TMSAA Large Sectional on Thursday in Memphis.
In the Small Division Championship the Bellevue Bobcats coached by Chris Dease were seeking their 5th consecutive title. They met a new opponent in the finals this year with coach Antonia Tidmore’s Westside Wildcats making their first championship run. Westside and Bellevue both out of Area 1 played earlier this season in a three set match which handed Bellevue their only loss this year and first regular season loss in 5 years. The Wildcats were unable to match that performance last night losing the first set 25-17, and the second set 25-13. The MVP of the game was Amaurey Thomas. Bellevue and Westside will travel to Dyersburg on Thursday and represent SCS in the TMSAA Small Sectional.
SCIAA would like to congratulate all of the teams who played in the tournament this year, and a special thanks to all of the schools and administrators who hosted the play offs-STEAM Academy, Barrets Chapel, Hickory Ridge and White Station.