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Lady Mustangs defeat Summertown in a District showdown

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Lady Mustangs were back in action last night at the big barn taking on an in-county district rival in Summertown. 

Loretto defeated the Lady Eagles in the Summertown Smackdown 3-2 in a close match that went back and forth. 

Summertown started the game on fire as they jumped to the lead midway through the first set 18-12. Senior Abbie Jo Schaffer exploded early as she had two blocks, eight kills, and one ace in the first set. Schaffer would end the game with an impressive 31 kills. 

However, Loretto would flip the switch and went on a 5-0 run forcing Summertown to take a timeout leading 18-17. Leading the way for the Lady Mustangs in the first set was Senior Becca Heineman, who had four kills in the first set. Heineman would finish the game with two blocks and 18 kills. 

Loretto would keep the hot streak going on to win the first set 25-22. 

Summertown would come back swinging in the second set going back and forth with the Lady Mustangs. Junior Millie Emerson would catch fire in the second set with five kills. Emerson would end the game with 19 kills. 

Summertown would go back and forth with Loretto as they would take the second set 29-27. 

Back and forth exchanging points both teams did where it came down to the fifth and final set. 

Senior Ally Weathers would catch fire in the final set leading the Mustangs to a 12-8 lead forcing Summertown to take a timeout. Weathers would finish the game with seven blocks, 15 kills, and one ace. Loretto would keep it up as the Lady Mustangs would go on to win 15-8 in the set and win three sets to two. 

Head Coach Nick Quillen was satisfied with how his team played against Summertown in an intense atmosphere. 

“Really happy with how they played tonight. Tonight, was a game of runs and being able to figure out ways to win in a game like this in an atmosphere that is unmatched at any level,” Quillen said.  

Quillen was impressed with how his team responded tonight even when things looked tough. 

“Proud of how they didn’t give up. There were times when things didn’t look good and for some people, it is easy to give up. As a coach it’s awesome to see them being able to push through against a very good team and happy to get the win,” Quillen said. 

Loretto will be back in action next week as they will travel to Collinwood for another district matchup.

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