Lady Bulldogs pick up 3rd district win

By Sam Waller

The Moran Lady Bulldogs picked up their third victory in District 6-2A volleyball on Sept. 28, defeating Abilene TLC 25-16, 25-10, 25-15.

Moran had an open date on Saturday. The Lady Bulldogs were scheduled to host Newcastle on Tuesday and will visit Albany Saturday.

In the first set against TLC, Vivi Green served for five points to lead Moran. Alli Scott had seven points in the second set, with Hannah Rogers adding five, including three aces. In the third set, Johnnie Hise served for nine points and Emily Murk for seven.

“This win gives us a lot of momentum,” coach Jo Hise said.

Junior High

The Moran junior high girls lost  to Abilene TLC 11-25, 8-25 with just six players available.

Kacenda Thompkins was the leading server for Moran.

Cross Country

Moran will take 16 athletes to the District 13-1A meet on Wednesday at Eula.

Moran will have full teams in the varsity girls and junior high girls divisions as well as two runners in the junior high boys race.

The top three teams and top 10 individuals in varsity divisions qualify for the Region II-1A meet, slated Oct. 25 in San Angelo.

Football

The Moran Bulldogs open District 9-1A Division II play at 7:30 p.m. Friday when they visit Paint Creek.

The Bulldogs (0-4) are coming off an open date. Coach John Hughes said the team is fully healthy after battling illness that forced the cancellation of its Sept. 17 game against Mullin.

“We’re about as healthy as we’ve been all year long,” he said. “The week off really helped us out.”