In only their 4^th year as a program, the Dawson County Tigers’ volleyball team was in uncharted territory. This is the farthest they’ve made it in the state tournament.

Dawson County huddles up before the match.

There was obvious excitement for the girls, as they started off hot getting a quick 7-4 lead over the Spartans of GAC. However, GAC responded by rattling off 7 straight points to give them an 11-7 lead in the first set. The Tigers weren’t ready to give up and went on a run off their own to tie the game at 11. The rest of the set was all Spartans, as they scored 4 straight and 12 of the next 14, eventually winning 25-15 to take a 1-0 lead in the match.

The second set started off neck and neck, with the two teams trading scores. The Dawson girls found themselves ahead 8-7, before GAC went on another big run. They scored 6 straight and 15 of the next 16 to take a 22-9 lead, before winning the set 25-13.

Dawson County star #4 Chloe Bennett jumps to hit the ball.

Down 2-0, Dawson showed heart by getting up quickly 4-1 and then 7-3. GAC responded by tying the set at 8. It stayed tight for a few volleys, before the Spartans had one more huge run in them. They won 11 straight volleys and 15 of the next 16 to win the set 25-11, ending the Spartans season.

Congratulations to the Dawson County Tigers on their best season in school history!