Dunbar Sweeps Catholic in Three Sets
The Bulldogs defeated the Knights 3-0 on Sept. 12.
Sophomore Peyton Gash sees a hole in Catholic’s defense and goes at it with an aggressive tip.
The team gets excited before they take on the Catholic Knights.
Sophomore Olivia Stotz gets support from senior Emma Berger.
#12 Meredith Phillips sets a solid ball to her hitters.
Olivia Stotz being aggressive from the serve line to ace out Lexington Catholic.
Senior libero, Allie Chapman, gets ready to serve in the first set.
#3 Caroline Cole serves the ball to score the point.
The Dog Pound shows out in full force, making it feel like it’s home match.
Allie Chapman puts up a second ball for the outside hitter to attack.
Energy was high as Dunbar has a steady lead 11-8.
Senior Savannah Dudek goes after the ball to serve for an ace.
Macy Jundi, Emma Berger, and Hannah Tucker (left to right) are excited for the first district game of the season.
#16 Hannah Tucker gets in the game to get aces for Dunbar.
Junior Meredith Phillips sets the ball to Senior Savannah Dudek to attack for a kill.
#13 Virginia Smith goes in to swing against the Knights.
A great hustle play is made by Lauren Spanyer and Olivia Stotz.
#3 Caroline Cole gets support from her teammates for her job well done on the court.
Savannah Dudek and Peyton Gash (left to right) put up a strong block against the Catholic hitter.
#6 Macy Jundi is able to swing around a big block for a point for the bulldogs.
The Dunbar Bulldogs get excited after getting a point against the Catholic Knights.
Seniors Savannah Dudek and Virginia Smith put up a block against the Catholic hitter.
The team pushes on in the third set to get a win, 3 sets to 0.
Meredith Phillips pushes the ball all the way outside to get a kill for Dunbar.
Lauren Spanyer makes a strong dive for the ball.
On Sept. 12 Dunbar (11-9) swept Lexington Catholic(10-2) winning all 3 sets. During the first set, Dunbar came out and established their dominance early, winning the set 25-14. In the second set Dunbar continued their control, and won it 25-18. With momentum in their favor, the Bulldogs controlled the third set winning 25-15, and ultimately, sweeping the Knights.
Sophomore Eleanor Davis led Dunbar in kills with 9, while senior Allie Chapman led the game in digs with 12. Senior Savannah Dudek led the team with 3 aces, and junior Meredith Phillips contributed with 38 assists.
Dunbar is now 12-9 on the year while Lexington Catholic is 10-3. Next up, the Bulldogs play at Tates Creek on Sept. 19.
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Cole is a senior and it's his first year on staff. He plays football for Dunbar.
Tyler is a senior and this is his first year on staff. He plays football for Dunbar.
