The McGraw Varsity Girls Volleyball team lost in 3 sets Thursday to the DeRuyter Rockets on McGraw's Senior Night.
Abbey Augur, Morgan Hallstead, Bayley Meade, and Lindsey Watrous were all honored on Thursday night’s game.
McGraw lost the first set by just 4 points, and then the second set by 14. The Eagles did not make it easy for DeRuyter, as they gave the Rockets a fight in the third and final set of the game. Even though McGraw showed resilience, the Rockets were able to hold on to win the set, 23-25.
Jaiden Cortez led the Eagles in digs with 4 digs on the night. Abbey Augur had 2 kills and 3 digs.
Madelin Pforter led the Rockets with a total of 22 assists. Jaidan Degear recorded 8 kills, 6 digs and 6 aces.
“The McGraw Lady Eagles seniors have been such a huge part of the volleyball success over the years,” said McGraw Head Coach Jessyca Doran. “We have had great memories and wish them the best.”
McGraw 2021 Volleyball seniors. From left to right: Morgan Hallstead, Lindsey Watrous, Bayley Meade, and Abbey Augur. (Photo provided by McGraw Volleyball Coach Jessyca Doran).
“Bayley Meade, Abbey Augur, Morgan Hallstead and Lindsey Watrous all put up a great fight in last night's matches,” added Coach Doran. “I have been truly blessed to have had the opportunity to coach these young ladies for the last four years. They will all be missed and I wish them the best of luck.”
Here is a set by set breakdown of the game:
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final |
| McGraw | 21 | 11 | 23 | 0 |
| DeRuyter | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
