Bobcats Down Moniteau In KSAC Volleyball Action

Images by Nate Girvan – Above: Rihanna Dittman singing the National Anthem

I thought I’d open this article a little differently than usual. Before we get into the information on Thursday’s (September 22nd) Volleyball match, I’d like to give a special shout out.

Bobcat Junior Varsity player Rihanna Dittman has been doing double duty, this season. In addition to her play with the team, she also sings the “National Anthem” at home matches.

What a great patriotic service she is doing. The fine photo by Nate Girvan, above, is a very good example of the patriotism being demonstrated by not only Rihanna, but others. Captured in the shot are Rihanna, two of Moniteau’s coaches and Rihanna’s coaches and teammates showing their respect for “Old Glory” and the USA.

(Rihanna follows in the footsteps of graduated team manager, Aiden Quinn who sang the National” Anthem at home matches the last several years.) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Bobcats won the match 3-0 (25-11, 25-20 and 25-18).

For Clarion:

Grace Ochs scored 14 points (4 aces), to go along with 30 assists and four digs. Adia Needham had 9 points (1 ace) 4 kills and two digs. Aryanna Girvan had 16 kills, 7 points (5 aces) and a pair of digs.

Taylor Alston registered 4 kills (1 ace), 6 kills and a dig. Sophia Babington recorded 3 points (1 ace), 3 kills and a dig. Hadlee Campbell had 2 points, 4 kills and six digs.

Natalie Durish served for three points. Bri Pierce had 2 digs and an assist. Rhiannon Copenhaver scored a point and Marley Kline registered a kill.

Clarion also won the Junior Varsity match in straight sets (25-17, 25-18).

For the Bobcats:

Natalie Durish scored 8 points (4 aces), to go along with a pair of digs and a kill. Alicyn Burford delivered on seven points, all of them aces. Lauren Brinkley had 6 points (4 aces) and two kills. Rhiannon Copenhaver scored 7 points (3 aces) and dished out 9 assists.

Anna O’Toole finished the match with 4 points (1 ace), 5 kills and three digs. Kelsey Best scored 2 points, both of them aces and gathered three digs.

The Bobcat Varsity will compete in the Cumberland Valley Tournament, tomorrow (Saturday, September 26th and both squads will host Union on Tuesday (September 27th).

(Keep up the good work, Bobcats!!!! Thanks to Nate Girvan for his Images!!)