Finding the right winning combo

Lady Jackets snap losing skid with four-set win over Aquilla, look forward to district

  • Photo courtesy of The Sports Buzz Lady Jacket senior Eve Dirkse (10) goes up over the net against Aquilla.
    Photo courtesy of The Sports Buzz Lady Jacket senior Eve Dirkse (10) goes up over the net against Aquilla.
  • Finding the right winning combo
    Finding the right winning combo
  • Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy of The Sports Buzz Lady Jacket senior Hope Cabrera (8) goes up for the block at the net (top); Senior Canyon Stauffer sets the ball for a teammate (above).
    Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy of The Sports Buzz Lady Jacket senior Hope Cabrera (8) goes up for the block at the net (top); Senior Canyon Stauffer sets the ball for a teammate (above).
After taking their lumps and learning against bigger and better Class 4A, 3A and 2A opponents, the Meridian Lady Jacket volleyball team found themselves still searching for that winning combination. Snapping a seven-match losing streak, the Lady Jackets finally turned their fortunes around with a hard-fought but convincing four-set victory over Aquilla, 25-19, 22-25, 25-18, 25-21, last Tuesday…

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