by Jamie Harris
The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians varsity volleyball team battled hard on their home court but came up short against Southern Garrett, falling in three sets at the Berkeley Springs High School gym.
The Lady Indians pushed the visitors throughout the match, especially in the opening and closing sets, but Southern Garrett was able to capitalize on key points late in each frame to secure the victory. The set scores were 25-22, 25-15, and 25-23.
Berkeley Springs showed resilience in the first set, staying within striking distance before Southern Garrett edged ahead for the 25-22 win. The visitors carried that momentum into the second set, pulling away for a 25-15 victory. The Lady Indians regrouped in the third set and nearly forced a fourth game, but Southern Garrett held on in a tightly contested finish to complete the sweep.
Stat Leaders for Berkeley Springs
Aces: Bailee Diehl — 4 and Lily Barkley — 3.
Kills: Lily Barkley — 10 and Caroline Close — 5.
Digs: Lily Barkley — 12.
Assists: Abby Culp — 22.
Barkley led the Lady Indians on both sides of the ball with a team-high 10 kills and 12 digs, while Culp directed the offense with 22 assists. Diehl and Barkley also applied pressure from the service line, combining for seven aces.
Despite the loss, Berkeley Springs continued to show determination and competitiveness against a strong Southern Garrett squad, particularly in the closely contested first and third sets.
Up Next
The Lady Indians have a busy week ahead with several road contests on the schedule:
Monday, October 12 at Hancock, 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14 vs. South Harrison and Petersburg (at Petersburg High School), 6/7 p.m.
Friday, October 16 at Paw Paw, 7 p.m.
With the postseason approaching, Berkeley Springs will look to build on its strong individual performances and turn close sets into victories as the Lady Indians continue their campaign.
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