CALHOUN VOLLEYBALL OPENS SEASON - Takes Runner-Up Trophy At Doddridge Bulldog Bash

(09/08/2010)

Front Row (L-R) Ashley Houchin, Karissa Reip, Michelle Hall;
Center Row (L-R) Amanda Carter, Samantha Church, Kenzie Laughlin,
Shayla Arnold, Jordan Mace; Back Row (L-R) Chelsea Hicks, Rochelle
Geriwg, Amber Wilford, Stephanie Hall, Coach Kelley Houchin

Submitted by Kelley Houchin

Calhoun opened their season with a jv/varsity dual at Clay on Thursday, Sept. 2.

The Calhoun JV defeated Clay in straight sets 25-23, 25-21. Amanda Carter led the team in service points with 10; followed by Shayla Arnold 9, Stephanie Hall 7, Megan Barton 2 and Bailie Cain 1. Setting: Chelsea Hicks was 31/34 with 5 assists; Carter was 11/12 with 3 assists and Arnold was 6/7 with 1 assist. Hitting:Barton was 12/14 with 3 kills; Hall was 15/16 with 2 kills; Carter 8/12, 2 kills; Arnold 7/8, 1 kill; Cain 4/5.

Calhoun Varsity defeated Clay 3-1 with scores of 25-19, 22-25, 25-21 and 25-19. Rochelle Gerwig led the team in service points with 15 points, 6 aces; followed by Jordan Mace 11, 2 aces; Ashley Houchin 10, 2 aces; Amber Wilford 6, 1 ace; Kenzie Laughlin 6, 1 ace; and Karissa Reip 5 points. Setting: Houchin 88/89 with 32 assists; Hitting: Wilford 40/45, 23 kills; Gerwig 13/15, 3 kills; Mace 13/15, 2 kills; Reip 7/9, 3 kills; Laughlin 5/6; Samantha Church 3/4, 1 kill. Blocks: Wilford 7, Houchin 2, Mace 1, Gerwig 1, Laughlin 1. Digs: Gerwig 4, Houhcin 2, Wilford 2, Michelle Hall 3.

Calhoun Varsity takes runner up trophy at Doddridge County's Bulldog Bash on Saturday, Sept. 4 In pool play:

Calhoun dropped their first match to South Harrison 23-25, 11-25. Ashley Houchin led the team in service points with 8 points, 2 aces; followed by Amber Wilford 5 points, 2 aces; Rochelle Gerwig 1, and Jordan Mace 1. Setting: Houchin 32/32 with 17 assists. Hitting: Wilford 15/17 6 kills; Gerwig 6/7, 2 kills; Mace 5/5, 3 kills; Karissa Reip 5/5, Samantha Church 2/3, 2 kills. Blocks: Wilford 1, Mace 1; Digs: Mace, Reip, Gerwig 1 each.

Calhoun defeated Gilmer 25-23, 22-25, 15-11 in their second match. Houchin led in service points with 20 points, 5 aces; followed by Reip 9, 5 aces; Gerwig 4, 2 aces; Mace 2, Wilford 2, Laughlin 1. Setting: Houchin 85/85, 24 assists; Hitting: Wilford 27/30, 14 kills; Gerwign 19/20, 5 kills; Mace 9/12, 1 kill; Reip 6/8, 2 kills; Church 8/10, 2 kills; Laughlin 3/4. Blocks: Wilford 2, Reip 2, Houchin 1. Digs: Reip 9, Houchin 7.

Calhoun defeated Doddridge 25-14, 25-20. Houchin led in service points with 17, 4 aces; followed by Gerwig 5, Mace 4, 2 aces; Wilford 4, 2 aces; Reip 2, 1 ace. Setting: Houchin 33/34, 12 assists. Hitting: Wilford 16/17, 5 kills; Reip 5/6, 2 kills; Gerwig 5/7, 3 kills; Mace 3/4 2 kills. Blocks: Wilford 3, Gerwig 1, Reip 1. Digs: Laughlin 3, Michelle Hall 2, Gerwig 2.

Calhoun defeated Saint Albans 25-16, 18-25, 15-8. Wilford led the team in service points with 12, 1 ace; followed by Gerwig 5, 2 aces; Mace 4, 2 aces; Reip 4, 2 aces; Houchin 2, 1 ace; Laughlin 1. Setting: Houchin 50/50, 21 assists; Hitting: Wilford 17/19, 8 kills; Reip 12/12, 7 kills; Church 7/8, 2 kills; Gerwig 6/7, 2 kills; Mace 6/7, 2 kills. Blocks: Wilford 2; Digs: Reip 4, Gerwig 2, Laughlin 1, Hall 2.

Championship Match

Calhoun was defeated by Nicholas County 25-21, 12-25, 10-15. Wilford and Reip led the team in service points with 5 each; followed by Mace 3, 2 aces, Houchin 2 and Laughlin 2. Setting: Houchin 76/78, 15 assists. Hitting: Gerwig 20/24, 3 kills; Wilford 17/20, 4 kills; Mace 14/17, 2 kills; Church 7/8, 3 kills; Blocks: Wilford 3, Reip 3, Houchin 2; Digs: Gerwig 3, Wilford 3, Laughlin 2, Hall 2.

Calhoun will play at Roane on Thursday, Sept 9. JV match will begin at 4:30 with Varsity following conclusion of JV. Early start time is due to Roane/Ravenswood football game being played on Thursday evening.