East Buchanan High School "Bulldogs", located in Gower, Missouri

Bulldog volleyball slumps in home loss to East Buchanan

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The Trenton Lady Bulldog varsity lost in straight sets to visiting East Buchanan on Monday night, falling by score of 25-4, 25-12, 25-8.  Trenton’s offense was led by Evy McCullough’s three kills and four blocks, with Lilly Berti contributing a pair of kills, Ava Simpson five assists, and Jessa Shipley four digs.

Coach Pam Bowden acknowledged her team’s struggles, saying, “It was definitely not a stellar night for us.  We will get a good practice in Tuesday, and look to rebound against South Harrison on Thursday and at the Carrollton Tournament on Saturday.  Our varsity has a championship to defend!” 

The Trenton JV won the first set against East Buchanan 26-24, but failed to close out the win, falling 25-7 in a second set blitz, then 15-13 in a hotly contested third set.  Ally Yoder had two kills and two aces for THS, with Katie Markell adding two digs, and Kaylea Boyle two assists.

The Trenton C team lost in straight sets to the visitors out of Gower, 25-20, 25-22.  Saige Gott had a kill and an ace for Trenton, with Lilly Woods adding an ace and a block, while Mackenzie Lewis had two aces.