YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | Mount Olive completed the comeback against Young Harris, as the Mountain Lions fell 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.
Young Harris put together some of their best volleyball of the year to win the first two sets, 25-19 and 25-23. YHC had all the momentum, but the Trojans made quick work of set three 25-14 to stay alive. Mount Olive scored six of the last seven points and won set four 25-21. Young Harris' set five magic ran out and Mount Olive completed the come from behind victory.
QUOTING HEAD COACH JENNY MICHAEL:
"Really happy with the progress we showed today. Although the outcome wasn't a win, we demonstrated tremendous growth. Looking forward to improving on areas of weakness and continuing this journey together with an amazing group of young women."
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Abby Schirm (14), Lily Hidalgo (12), and Shelby Mullins (12) led the Mountain Lions in kills.
- YHC recorded five service aces and 10 blocks in the match
- Lyza Thigpen finished the match with 42 assists and 12 digs and Joha Bernis had 23 digs and three assists.
- Lexie Martin recorded 11 digs and a service ace for the Purple and White.
- Mount Olive's leading attacker Ashlyn Stone continued her dominance in today's match and led her team to the comeback win with a match-high 22 kills.
UP NEXT:
The Mountain Lions hit the road and face Emmanuel University on Friday, November 8
th at 2:00 p.m.
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