Volleyball state tournament results, pairings

Only area team advanced to the finals of the state volleyball tournament. 1A Addison goes for its third straight state title today in Pelham.

Follow after the jump for Wednesday’s scores and today’s pairings:

State volleyball schedule

First-round pairings for the state tournament in Pelham:

Wednesday

Class 1A: Addison vs. Parkway Christian, 12:30 p.m.

Class 2A: Hatton vs. Zion Chapel, 9:30 a.m.

Class 3A: Danville vs. Montevallo, 2 p.m.

Class 5A: Hartselle vs. Faith Academy, 12:30 p.m., Brewer vs. Saint Paul’s, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday’s sub-state volleyball scores

Statewide scores from Thursday’s sub-state volleyball action. Winners advance to the state tournament in Pelham,  Oct. 26-27.

Volleyball legend steps down

— posted by Mike Cummings

Pam Wilkins has stepped down as Addison High’s volleyball coach, citing a desire to spend more time with her eight-year-old son.

Wilkins made quite a name for herself and her alma mater during her eight years as head coach, winning five state titles and sending several players to college. The Bulldogs won the Class 1A crown last fall after taking the 2A title in 2009.

In an interview with The Cullman Times, Wilkins said she hopes two former players, Lana Pigg or Kayla Woodard, will succeed her as coach.

Daily Double 10-29

– posted by Cody Whitlock

Mornin’ to ya, folks. Here are today’s top prep headlines:

Hartselle clinched Thursday night’s 27-16 win over Austin with an impresssive 13-play drive in the fourth quarter. Link. 

Addison wins fifth volleyball state title since 2003.

Again, the link to a preview of the Decatur-Athens football game. 

R.A. Hubbard, West Morgan win Thursday night contests. Click here.

The Lawrence County boys cross country team won the Northwest Alabama Championship at Oakville.

It’s time for another visit from our friend Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey.

State volleyball: Class 1A showdown set

— posted by Mike Cummings

The much-anticipated showdown in Class 1A is all set after Athens Bible and Addison advanced through bracket play Wednesday to reach tomorrow’s title game.

Athens Bible came from behind to defeat Holy Spirit in five sets, while Addison cruised past Donoho in straight sets.

For Addison, Kaitlin Parker racked up 15 kills to go with three blocks, while Sadie Beam recorded 11 kills, eight digs and three aces. Morgan Ray tallied 13 kills and five blocks, Alex Scott had 19 digs, and Heather Baldwin added 43 assists.

Makayla Melvin led Athens Bible with 23 kills, 10 digs and three aces. E.A. Shaver contributed 19 kills, 16 assists, four aces and three blocks, while Mallory Bauer had 20 digs and Mallorie Coward added 32 assists.
CeCe Ivey added five kills and six aces.

ABS is the defending Class 1A state champion, and Addison is the defending Class 2A state champion. Both programs have plenty of tradition, so tomorrow’s title match should be entertaining.

For more, see tomorrow’s edition of The Decatur Daily. Until then, I’m going to get some peace and quiet.

Hatton falls in four sets

— posted by Mike Cummings

Update from Pelham:

Hatton fell in four sets to Providence Christian, losing 19-25, 25-19-25-22, 25-23 in the Class 2A quarterfinals.

Sophomore Victoria Crumpton led the Lady Hornets (29-30) with 14 kills and 10 digs, while junior Meagan Johnson added five kills, six digs, 18 assists and two aces. Jessica Speake tallied 19 digs and two aces, and Morgan Liles added seven digs and nine assists.

Quick Hits: Hartselle-Faith Academy

— posted by Mike Cummings

The score: Faith Academy 20-25-22-25-15, Hartselle 25-21-25-18-11

Quickie recap: Defending Class 5A state champion Faith Academy outlasted Hartselle in perhaps the opening day’s most dramatic match. The Lady Rams came from 1-0 and 2-1 behind to win, ending the Lady Tigers’ fifth straight trip to the state tournament in the quartefinals.

Quick stats: Chelsea Bennich 32 digs. Olivia Golden 23 kills, 8 digs. Savanne Howard 23 assists, 10 digs.

Quick Hits: Danville-Montgomery Academy

— posted by Mike Cummings

The score: Montgomery Academy 25-25-25, Danville 15-20-23

Quick stats: Ashley Nance 14 kills. Lindsay Simmons 11 kills, 12 digs, 2 blocks. Sydni Shelton 6 kills, 2 blocks.

Quotable: “Like I told them last night, they learned how to play a complex game very well and very consistently. They’ve got nothing to hang their heads about.” — Danville coach Spencer Cole

Hartselle eliminated in thriller

— posted by Mike Cummings

Defending Class 5A state champion Faith Academy edged Hartselle in a five-set marathon in the quarterfinals of the state tournament. The Lady Tigers finish the season 48-23. Stats and comments to follow.