Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Rylee Spivey of Kerens tries to tip over a point at the net against Rice during her team’s Aug. 19 home sweep win.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Kerens volleyball players Madison Brumit (left) and Blair Blue prepare to set a pass during the Aug. 19 Rice game.

KERENS–The Kerens Lady ‘Cats volleyball team scored big victories over Athens and Buffalo (both by two sets to one) at the Palestine tournament Aug. 11-12, followed by an Aug. 18 win over Winona at the Eustace tournament. At Eustace, the Lady ‘Cats took the consolation trophy in the silver bracket, beating Oakwood (2-0) and Kaufman (2-1) Aug. 20.
Kerens also swept Rice, 3-0, at home Aug. 19. The Lady ‘Cats won the first set, 25-18, on a Madison Brumit ace. In the second set against Rice, an Olivia Holt kill pushed Kerens to a 24-17 lead. The Lady ‘Cats eventually finished off that second set, 25-17. A point based on a Rice double hit put Kerens over the top in the third set, 25-17.
Kerens also hosted its annual tournament Aug. 25 and 27. During the first day of action, the Lady ‘Cats toppled Overton (2-0) and Hubbard (2-1). Kerens is scheduled to start district play Oct. 8 at Frankston.