Lady Cougars win Herrin Tournament

The South Central High School volleyball team won the Herrin Tournament on Saturday.

Seniors Emily Atwood and Kinzie Neilson were named to the all-tournament team.

The tournament, which coach Mary Brimberry said would likely be indicator of how strong her team is considering the competition, was won after defeating Marissa, Johnson City, Crab Orchard, Herrin and Marion.

The Lady Cougars lost just two sets during the tournament – one each to Herrin and Marion.

Game 1:

South Central 25, Marissa 15

South Central 25, Marissa 20

Game 2:

South Central 25, J. City 16

South Central 25, J. City 17

Game 3:

South Central 25, Crab O. 13

South Central 25, Crab O. 15

Game 4:

South Central 25, Herrin 17

Herrin 25, South Central 20

South Central 17, Herrin 15

Game 5:

Marion 25, South Central 15

South Central 25, Marion 17

South Central 15, Marion 6

Tournament totals:

Kills: Atwood, 47; Neilson, 39; Lexi Schafer, 16; Natalie Chapman, 14; Kellie Crain, 8; Kallie Garrett, 8; Sarah Kramer, 7; Lincoln Brasel, 1; Taylor Keen, 1.

Aces: Kramer, 4; Neilson, 4; Atwood, 2; Chapman, 2; Schafer, 1.

Points: Kramer, 61; Atwood, 41; Crain, 36; Neilson, 31; Chapman, 29; Schafer, 29.

Assists: Kramer, 81; Chapman, 43.

 Record: 18-4