A good weekend for Twin Rivers Volleyball Club

Twin Rivers Volleyball Club (Rapids) based out of Front Royal, Virginia, competed in two tournaments on Saturday, March 7, 2020, and Sunday, March 8, 2020.

The U-18 team followed up their first-place finish at Bridgewater on February 9^th with another first place finish in Staunton, Virginia, on Saturday, March 7^th.  The Rapids competed against teams from the Old Dominion Region Volleyball Association which covers the state of Virginia. During the tournament the girls fought hard against talented teams, finishing with 7 wins and 2 losses.

Leading the U-18 Rapids were Lexi Pitsenbarger – 83 assists, Hannah Davidson – 21 digs and 23 kills, Aaliyah Chunn – 11 Aces, 7 solo blocks, 4 Block Assists, Brianna Hogan – 29 kills and 14 digs, and Rachael Montoney – 23 service points. Other contributors were Abby Mason – 4 block assists, Morgan Ellinger – 12 kills and 6 solo blocks, and Berkley Frank – 10 digs. Not present during the tournament was Kaleigh Strawderman who had prior commitments; her serving and backcourt play was missed, however, all the girls stepped up filling in for her absence. The U-18 Rapids continue their tournament play this upcoming weekend March 14^th-15^th in Roanoke, Virginia, at Shamrock Festival, which is a two-day tournament featuring 244 teams. The U-18 bracket features 75 teams from 8 different states; wish them well as they represent Front Royal this weekend.

U-18 team pictured Left to Right: Front Row – Brianna Hogan, Rachael Montoney, Lexi Pitensberger, Berkley Frank. Back Row – Coach Liz Johnson, Abby Mason, Hannah Davidson, Aaliyah Chunn, Morgan Ellinger, Coach Debbie Mason.

On Sunday, March 8^th, the U-16 Rapids played in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in a 7-team tournament, taking third place which was their highest finish this year. The U-16 Rapids have continued to improve in each tournament that they have competed in this year. Contributing to the third-place finish and leading the Rapids were Sara Waller – 26 assists and 3 blocks, Faryn Gorham – 10 kills and 25 digs, Lacie Glascock – 4 aces with 15 digs, and Abby Dickerson – 4 solo blocks. The rest of the team contributed with good hustle and team play as the back-row defense of Natalya Carter and Stephanie Abrego combining for 40 digs and 3 aces. Other front row players Mackenzie Ellinger, Laney Schenher, and Evie Blodgett combined for 3 blocks, 10 kills, and 21 digs. Great play by Alanah Graham, Amber Saffer, and Jaelin Henry as they had numerous kills and good net play, making the hitters on the other team adjust their game.

U-16 team pictured Left to Right: Front Row – Faryn Gorham, Jaelin Henry, Amber Saffer, Natalya Carter, Stephanie Abrego, Laney Schenher. Back Row – Abby Dickerson, Alanah Graham, Sara Waller, Mackenzie Ellinger, Lacie Glascock, Evie Blodgett. Not Pictured – Coaches Kevin Coffman, Kevin Glascock, and Derek Krout.

Like us on Facebook at Twin Rivers Volleyball Club. The last tournament for both teams will be in April, at JMU, on the 11^th. Wish us well as we continue to represent Front Royal and Warren County.