TROY – Covington opened up TRC play at Troy Christian on Tuesday night and came away with an impressive win in three sets.
“We kept the pressure on Troy Christian and never allowed them to get anything going,” said Covington coach Ellie Cain. “I’m happy with our intensity.”
Covington controlled the action through, taking down the Eagles 25-11, 25-13, 25-7. The Lady Buccs are now 3-1 (1-0).
Covington Stats:
Taylor Kirker – 3 aces, 1 kill, 1 block assist, 23 assists and 7 digs.
Nigella Reck – 3 aces, 13 kills, 1 assist and 2 digs.
Lauren York – 1 ace, 5 kills, 1 assist and 6 digs.
Ella Remley – 2 kills and 1 assist.
Carlie Besecker – 1 ace, 8 kills, 2 solo blocks, 1 block assist, 1 assist and 4 digs.
Kearsten Wiggins – 2 aces, 1 kill, 1 assist and 4 digs.
Reaghan Lemp – 5 aces, 1 assist and 4 digs.
Karyanne Turner – 1 kill.
Covington’s JV team defeated Troy Christian 25-14, 25-16. They are now 3-1 (1-0).
Covington will host TRC rival Bethel on Thursday.