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Bell hits 1,000-assists milestone
The Gorillas volleyball team gathers around senior Faith Bell as she is recognized for 1000 career assists.
Davenport's Chloe Hammond leaps to save the ball during a home volleyball match against Reardan Thursday, Oct. 23.
DAVENPORT - Dominant offense and sharp teamwork carried Davenport to a straight-set victory over Reardan, 25-18, 25-15, 25-14, in Northeast 2B League volleyball Thursday on senior night.
The match honored seven seniors, including setter Faith Bell, who was recognized for surpassing 1,000 career assists, while Naomi Rainwater powered the Gorillas with 20 kills.
"It's a special moment for all of them," coach Jill Morrison said. "They've been five-year varsity players. This is our last home game, so it's bittersweet."
With district second place secured, pressure was low.
"The pressure was kind of off," Morrison said. "It was just about having fun."
She praised her seniors and junior libero Tatum Hupp, an "honorary senior."
"All my seniors," she said. "And Tatum Hupp."
Reardan assistant coach Kenzi Johnston blamed energy and nerves.
"It was our energy and being scared," Johnston said. "It's hard to prepare girls mentally for battle mentality."
She highlighted sophomore Katelyn Vaughn and freshman Hadley Landreth.
"Katelyn handled the pressure so well," Johnston said. "Hadley is great under pressure and always has a smile. Those two brought us up."
Morrison credited fundamentals.
"Just sticking together," she said. "Basics but better. You have to do the basics better."
Johnston said Reardan will focus on attitude.
"We're going to work on body language and showing up positively," she said.
For Davenport, Naomi Rainwater had 1 ace, 2 digs, 1 block and 20 kills. Faith Bell had 2 digs and 37 assists. Astraya Sosa had 1 ace, 3 digs, 1 kill and 2 assists. Chloe Hammond had 4 digs, 1 block and 12 kills. McCall Knopp had 1 dig, 3 blocks and 3 kills. Tatum Hupp had 4 aces and 10 digs. Emma Cash had 3 kills.
For Reardan, Kenzie Whitman had 1 kill, 1 dig and 3 blocks. Marrin Landreth had 1 kill and 2 digs. Raegan Soliday had 2 kills, 1 dig, 3 blocks and 6 assists. Hadley Landreth had 5 digs and 1 assist. Katelyn Vaughn had 2 digs. Shyla Nortz had 2 aces and 1 dig. Olivia Wicks had 1 ace, 7 digs and 1 assist. Emersen Sprecher had 5 kills, 3 digs and 1 block. Kelsey Koch had 1 ace, 6 digs and 6 assists. Kaylynn Clouse had 4 kills and 4 blocks. Tenice Waters had 1 kill, 4 digs and 3 blocks.
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