Lady Bulldog volleyball lost a hard-fought match in four sets Tuesday to Shelbyville, falling 25-22, 19-25, 28-30 and 19-25.
Corrigan-Camden won the first set, which was a tight one throughout with several lead changes. The second set was looking the same until Shelbyville went up by five at 19-14. It would be enough to hold the advantage and win by six.
In the third set, the Lady Dogs looked like they would capture a second win, with a 17-7 cushion. However, Shelbyville went on a 13-1 run to take the lead, and eventually win a 30-28 thriller.
In the final, Shelbyville would again slowly take a lead midway through the set, winning again by six.
“We've had some injuries and some sickness, just like last year, but we've been able to work together,” Lady Bulldog coach Grace Beckmeyer said. “I think this is probably one of the best games they have played. That is what I was telling them, that they fought hard.”
Corrigan-Camden is now 2-3 in district at the halfway point.
“I would say Shelbyville is one of the toughest ones (in district) we have played,” Beckmeyer said. “They are up there with Hemphill and Groveton, I think.
“I think we are better playing as a team and I think we have a lot of team chemistry. They have gotten a lot better at taking my direction. When I call a timeout and tell them to get to their spot, the next play, they are already doing it.”
Corrigan has a shiny new gym after the renovations as part of the bond project. Tuesday was their second game in it.
“It is bright and open and we had to get used to it for a couple of days after being in the high school gym, where it is so closed and the ceiling is low.”
The Lady Bulldogs are still in a position to make the playoffs. There are two divisions for Class 2A this year. Because Corrigan-Camden is the largest Class 2A school, they will be in Division 1.
Following a bye Friday, the next match will have Corrigan hosting Hemphill on Tuesday.
