Carmichal Tournament a Roller Coaster Ride

The Eagles played in the Carmichael Varsity Volleyball Tournament on Saturday and won 2 times and loss 3 times.  They beat one team that they were expected to beat, Woodland Christian, and one team nobody was expected to beat, Marin Academy.

Molly Z prepares to serve

The girls ended the tournament in the top 8 with a loss to Bear Creek of Stockton.

The big high light of the tournament was when the Lady Eagles beat Marin Academy, 15th ranked in the entire state of California in division five, 2-0.  Marin entered the game having beating 3 opponents in straight sets.  In first game the Eagles took a large lead and never let it go.  In the second game the battle was intense.  The teams traded leads but in the end the Lady Eagles skinned the Marin Wildcats.

The Lady Eagles: The calm before the storm

Outstanding Tournament Performances:

Kills:
Rebekah M. (17), Molly F. (13), Kaisa S. and Kara G. (8), Molly Z. (6) and Stephanie S. (3).

Service Aces:
Rebekah M. and Kaisa S. (10), Molly F. and Tara L. (7), Molly Z. (3) and Cheyenne P (2).

Assists:
Molly F and Rebekah M. (25 each)

Digs:
Rebekah M. (39), Kara G. (38), Molly F. (33), and Molly Z. (21).

Dig % (at least 8):
Molly Z and Cheyenne P (100%), Molly F (92%), Kara G. (90%), Arin M. (89%) and Rebekah M. (85%).

A big game is on the schedule for tonight as the Lady Eagles travel to Ripon Christian for a clash of two of the remaining Southern League undefeated.  Make the trip to Ripon to cheer the girls on.  Most of you will be looking at this after the fact and I hope the stunning defeat of RC is on your mind.  The "Zulkster" has parent teacher conferences tonight (I'm the teacher part of the conference) and can't make the game:-(