Dublin splits opening two district matches

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(September 28, 2016) — Dublin lost its first district match in two seasons Tuesday, falling in five sets on the road to Comanche.

The Lady Lions are 1-1 in district play, having defeated Bangs in four sets last Saturday. They had a first set hiccup, falling 23-25, but then took over the match, winning the next three sets, 25-8, 25-14, 25-19.

Leading the way in the win was Whitney Weems with 21 kills, six blocks and two digs. Jordyn Ricks enjoyed a double-double with 36 assists and 12 aces, while Kyleigh Bamber had seven kills and nine digs and Angelica Linan added five kills.

Dublin is home for their next two matches with Eastland visiting Roy and Lynn Neff Gym at 2 p.m. Saturday and Early rolling through at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Cameron Cardenas

Cameron Cardenas, a senior setter, is a 6-4A first-team all-district honoree. || Photo by RUSSELL HUFFMAN

Chelsea Gillespie

Junior outside hitter Chelsea Gillespie is an honorable-mention pick to the 6-4A all-district team. || Photo by RUSSELL HUFFMAN

Kaleigh Conger

Junior outside hitter Kaleigh Conger is one of four Stephenville players voted first-team all-district. || Photo by RUSSELL HUFFMAN

Kelcee Jones

Senior setter Kelcee Jones is a first-team all-district pick. || Photo by RUSSELL HUFFMAN

Kerstin Fredrickson

Junior Kerstin Fredrickson was recognized by 6-4A coaches as an honorable-mention all-district player. || Photo by RUSSELL HUFFMAN

Lauren Gutierrez

Senior libero Lauren Gutierrez is the 6-4A Defensive Player of the Year. || Photo by RUSSELL HUFFMAN

Mikayla Hobbs

Junior outside hitter Mikayla Hobbs is a 6-4A first-team all-district pick. || Photo by RUSSELL HUFFMAN

Morgan Gibson

Senior outside hitter Morgan Gibson is the 6-4A Offensive Player of the Year. || Photo by RUSSELL HUFFMAN

Nicona Stilwell

Sophomore middle blocker Nicona Stilwell is a second-team all-district selection. || Photo by RUSSELL HUFFMAN