Lady Tigers can't overtake defending district champions
Caldwell sits down spikers on Tuesday
Krista Phillips (12) and Brittany Frei (11) attempt to block a shot against Cameron on Friday. The Rockdale Lady Tigers couldn't get a foot hold in losing to Caldwell 25-10, 25-11 and 25-19 Tuesday night at Hornet Gym.
The Lady Tigers dip to 7-14 overall and 1-4 in District 24-3A play.
The defending district champion Lady Hornets improve to 20-11 overall and 5-0 in league action.
Crystal Callas supplied five digs, five kills and four assists, while Brittany Frei had five digs and three kills, Meagan Frei two kills and Krista Phillips two kills.
A f ter some early success, Rockdale fell to second place Cameron 7-25, 25-20, 25-9, 25-11 Friday at Tiger Gym.
Cameron improved to 23-7 overall and 4-1 in district.
Callas led the way with six assists, five kills, one dig and one block.
Brittany Frei added three kills and three blocks, while Meagan Frei added three blocks and a dig, Bailey Pannell came up with six digs and Lindsey Pannell four kills.
"We had a tough time with Cameron," said Rockdale Coach Jason Williams. "They got to us mentally. We came together really well in the second game and we were able to beat them.
Crystal Callas rang up 10 kills and 10 assists in two district matches. "We are working on maintaining a high level of play through the whole match. We will be ready for them next time around."
In other District 24-3A action Tuesday night, Taylor handled Navasota 25-21, 25-15, 25-17 and Cameron ripped Bryan Rudder (19-9, 3-2) 25-16, 25-17, 25-17.
Rockdale travels to Madisonville Friday to continue district play and then has an open date on Tuesday before starting the second half of league play.
Four of the Lady Tigers' last six district contests are at home.
Junior High
Navasota def. RJH 8A 24-26, 25-20, 25-18—Muston 12 service points, Ford 6, Pickett 4, Jerman 3.
RJH 8B def. Navasota 25-14, 25-21—Burns 5, Free 4, Davenport 4, Vargas 4.
RJH 7A def. Navasota 25-16, 14-25, 25-10—Mitchell 11, Talley 6, Roddam 3.
RJH 7B def. Navasota 10-25, 25-14, 25-11—Reynolds 13, Contreras 11.
