Monroe Central

7th Grade: Lady Bears Fall to Hagerstown Tigers in Hard-Fought Battle The Monroe Central 7th Grade Lady Bears faced a formidable opponent in the Hagerstown Tigers, falling in two closely contested sets, 17-25, 19-25. Despite the loss, the Bears showed remarkable determination, especially during a late run in the second set that kept hopes alive but ultimately fell short. The match featured several extended rallies, captivating the crowd with back-and-forth action. Coach Grove expressed pride in her team’s performance, saying, “I’m really proud of how these girls fought tonight against a really good team. We had some of the best rallies that we’ve been able to put together this year, but the Tigers were just able to put down more balls than us.” Standout Performers: Landry Taylor stood out defensively, playing a scrappy game with 5 digs and delivering numerous excellent passes. Izzy McGrath contributed 3 kills and 1 block at the net. Bristol Goad led from the service line with 4 aces, while also adding 2 assists and several solid passes. Haidyn Knott recorded 3 aces and 2 digs. Claire Cheesman continued her strong offensive play with 3 kills and 1 dig. Alyssa Chalfant chipped in with 1 dig. The Lady Bears showed resilience and will look to build on this performance. The Lady Bears are set to face county rival, Winchester, in an away game on Thursday. 8th Grade: The 8th grade girls' volleyball team fell to a very smart, strategic Hagerstown team on Tuesday night. Standout performers for the Lady Bears included Lucy Huston with 3 digs, 2 assists, and a kill; May Morrison with 2 kills, 1 ace, and 1 dig; Mckenna Murphy with 2 kills; Emma Pugsley with 1 assist and 1 ace; and Ivy Phelps and Gracee Burris with 1 dig each. The team will practice today in preparation for a match-up against rival Driver on Thursday.