26-24, 26-24, 25-22. Thus endeth all discussion as to whether Cooper is a contender.

In ninth, I'd say they could contend, if and only if they play more consistently. They have played amazing matches and very poor matches. They hung tough with St. Henry in a hostile environment when the crusaders played lights out defense. St. Henry and Notre Dame seem to be fairly equal as far as points in matches where both teams have played the same opponent. Both teams are mostly defense and lacks offense. Cooper seems to lack defense but has strong offensive hitters. Ryle seems to be somewhere in the middle, but perhaps slightly better offense (with A. Bush). Who knows what will happen. I just have a feeling all 4 teams will look a lot different when districs and regionals come around.

26-24, 26-24, 25-22. Thus endeth all discussion as to whether Cooper is a contender.

 

+1000 Glyde

 

Lol best post I've seen in awhile

26-24, 26-24, 25-22. Thus endeth all discussion as to whether Cooper is a contender.

 

There are so many factors as to why teams win or don't win, but, in all this discussion, I only see about "weaknesses" being the cause for losing the match to Boone. I was there; I saw the match, and too little is said about Boone being the team that "never gives up." Hard hitters are great, but placement focus and hustle can win games. They have talented hitters lead by senior Katie Grant and their junior setter Alli Borders is an amazing athlete and leader that plays all the way around and hits both left and right handed. Libero senior Kara Means takes control of the back row and together, they all seem to be getting the job done, playing with smarts. Let's give some credit where credit is due. Boone didn't just "eek" by Cooper, it was a sweep, no matter how close the set scores. It's hard to say yet how this district will turn out!

I couldn't agree more SportsinKY. Our girls played Boone at the beginning of this week and the determination and "never give up" attitude was very apparent. I wish I could bottle and sell that kind of hustle and heart! I would be a millionaire! Good luck Lady Rebels with the rest of the season!