Barbara Lawlor, Nederland.  Last Thursday night, the Nederland Panthers volleyball team played the number one team in the league, the Resurrection Christian Cougars, who have a 14-0 record.

It was an away game, and although the competition was daunting, the girls put up a good fight 13-25, 13-25, 22-25. Junior Jessica Gloe had a strong offensive game with four kills, 1 ace, 7 attacks and four blocks; and senior Maggie Rocket excelled on both offense and defense.

Player Stats:

Attacking: Katie Jewell, 2 kills, 2 attacks, 7 serves, 4 blocks, 2 digs, 1 assist, 2 serves received

Jessica Gloe: 4 kills, 7 attacks, 1 ace, 8 serves, 3 blocks, 5 digs, 7 serves received

Anne Cox: 1 kill, 7 attacks, 3 aces, 9 serves, 6 blocks, 4 digs, 7 serves received

Bri Lindstrom: 2 attacks, 6 serves, 9 digs, 11 serves received

Maggie Rockett: 2 kills, 5 attacks, 2 aces, 7 serves, 3 blocks, 2 digs, 1 assist, 7 serves received

Gillian Nasty: 1 kill, 4 attacks, 1 ace, 8 serves, 1 dig, 6 assists, 7 serves received