FRANKFORT, Ky. | Young Harris College volleyball completed a perfect opening weekend Saturday, picking up a pair of four-set victories over Shawnee State University and Kentucky Wesleyan College in the Kentucky State Tournament.
The Mountain Lions improved to 4-0 on the season.
In game one against Shawnee State, Young Harris dropped the first set 26-24 before responding and claiming the final three frames 25-16, 25-19, and 27-25.
Hannah Depp led the attack for the Mountain Lions with 19 kills and five service aces.
Lauren DeSilets followed with 13 kills.
Lexie Martin led the defense with a match-high 28 digs.
Lyza Thigpen added 25 assists in the win.
Young Harris closed the tournament with another 3-1 win against Kentucky Wesleyan. The Mountain Lions fell 25-21 in the opening set, but once again responded with three straight wins, 25-23, 25-20, and 25-21.
Depp led the attack again, recording 14 kills to go along with 15 digs and three service aces against the panthers.
Mary Margaret Wilson added nine kills and seven digs, while
Lexie Martin contributed 13 digs defensively.
Young Harris returns to action Friday afternoon (Sept. 4) with a 4 p.m. matchup against West Virginia State University to kick off day one of the University of Charleston/West VA State Crossover Tournament.
