Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Couriers prevail in volleyball opener

GOSHEN (Tues., Aug. 19, 2008) - The Couriers led their varsity volleyball opener against First Baptist of Mishawaka two games to none before fending off the visiting Tigers in four games, 25-19, 25-20, 22-25, 25-21.

The visitors led the third game 16-8 before the Couriers rallied within four. The Tigers built the lead again to 22-15 but the Couriers came back again to close within two points at 20-22. That was their last serious comeback as the Tigers took game three.

In the final game the Couriers jumped on top 23-13. The Tigers were not finished yet as they scored 8 of the match's 10 points before falling.

First Baptist won the JV match.

The Couriers (1-0) play next at 7:30 pm Friday in the Trinity Tournament in South Bend. Pool play continues Saturday followed by a single-elimination tournament.

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