VC Lady Eagles beat NVHS in volleyball scrimmage

 
The North Vermilion Lady Patriots headed south on US Hwy 167 Monday for a volleyball scrimmage against the Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles, and the Lady Eagles came away with a 2-0 victory, 25-17, 25-11.
   With new head coaches leading both programs, it was their first opportunity to see their new teams play against opponents.  Both coaches like what they see at this point.
 VC head coach Kristin Son liked the intensity with which her team played.  She said she thought their confidence increased exponentially during the match.  While she feels this is a good baseline, she expects her team to improve as the season progresses.
“This was a good starting point for us,” Son said.  “The girls are gaining confidence.  They’ve been working really hard every day in practice.  They’re learning from each other and pushing each other.  I think they impressed themselves today.  They’re going to do great things this season.  I can see it.”
Jenna Beth Hagle led the VC scoring, earning 10 points with her serve.  Zoei Thibodeaux chipped in three kills.  Charley Son led the defensive effort, notching four digs.
 On the other side of the net, Lady Pats head coach Ashly Boudreaux felt it wasn’t her team’s day.  She thought they did some things out of character, but she quickly pointed out that’s why they scrimmage.  She also pointed to in-game adjustments as one of the things they need to get better at.
 “Today just wasn’t our day,” Boudreaux said.  “We did some things we don’t normally do.  We have some things to clean up, but that’s why you scrimmage.
 “The roof didn’t help us.  It’s a little low; our balls have never been like that.  We had to adjust to that; today, we didn’t.  We did some good things, too.  We got to look at different kids’ settings, get some good hits, and see where we are.  We’ll take some things from today and keep getting better.”
The Lady Pats have another scrimmage scheduled for the following Monday against Acadiana.  Next Tuesday, they will participate in the jamboree at Southside.  They host Acadiana in their season opener on Sept. 4.
  The Lady Eagles will also participate in the jamboree at Southside next Tuesday.  They begin the regular season on Sept. 7, hosting the Hanson Lady Tigers.