The Apple Springs Lady Eagles beat Mount Calm 3-1 in the bi-district round on Friday. On Monday, they lost to Blum in the area round. Head Coach Raegyn Moreno said it was the first time since 2020 that the Apple Springs volleyball team reached Round 2.
Moreno praised the team's effort and said it worked through injuries, illness and lost players during the season. She said the players developed confidence as the season went on. Moreno said senior Abrie McWhorter led the team in digs, assists and aces and was one of her captains. She also thanked manager Bri'Lynn Hicks.
Moreno said the team had more potential to show and that she is proud of how far the group came. Centerville, which also made the postseason, beat Penelope 3-0 in the bi-district round on Friday, according to the report. Centerville later won its bi-district title with a 3-0 win over Elysian Fields on Thursday.