One Last Home stand

By: James Viox

Last Thursday night The Lady Juggernauts took their home court one last time for the season. For most of the athletes on the volleyball team they will be able to encounter more home games in their future high school career, but for Payton Brown (Senior) this was her last go around.

Payton has played all 4 years for the Jugg’s and she was left a tough battle for her last home game against the Dixie Colonels. Not only are the colonels a very talented team, but this game was also a district game which rose the stakes even more. The Colonels came out red hot in the first set, but the Juggernauts were able to match up against them. Eventually the colonels were able to power past the Jugg’s and take the first set, but that didn’t hold them down. The Jugg’s were hungry after the first set defeat and came out ready to play in the second set. The Juggernauts needed only 4 more points to even the game at one set apiece, but slipped at the end and allowed the colonels to take another set. One more set remains and the Juggernauts were feeling defeat approaching quickly. The Colonels came out once again, but this time they were ready to end it. The Juggernauts tried their best, but Dixie’s Height and experience advantage was too much for the young Juggernaut team.

After the game, senior, Payton Brown states, “It’s been a long ride, but it was worth it. I love the game and couldn’t imagine not playing. I’m really going to miss my teammates and playing by them every game. They’ve really helped me improve my skills and we`re just a great group of encouraging and uplifting girls. It’s really bittersweet that I’m playing my last home game tonight, but I’m extremely grateful for the memories and experiences that I’ve made”.