Sports
Lady Eagles extend win streak to six
Freshman Corrine Manley (left) and junior Danielle Brunot (right) jump at the net to block a Kutztown University shot in the win. (Caitlin McGil / The Clarion Call)
Clarion University’s women’s volleyball team swept the weekend PSAC Crossover games last Friday and Saturday at Tippin Gymnasium.
They beat Kutztown University Friday night, and Cheyney University and West Chester University on Saturday.
Sophomore Rebecca Webb and freshman Corinne Manley, led Clarion to a 3-1 victory over Kutztown Friday night.
Webb had 15 kills, and Manley added 13 of her own.
The Golden Eagles split the first two sets 25-14 and 22-25 before taking the next two 25-21 and 25-15.
Junior Amanda Gough helped out with 40 assists, and sophomore Rebecca Beightol came off the bench to contribute 10 assists.
Junior Rhianon Brady led the defense with 33 digs.
The Golden Eagles opened up the first of two matches on Saturday with a 3-0 sweep over Cheyney University.
The balanced attack was led by freshmen.
Aubree Frye and Hannah Heeter had six kills each.
Fellow freshman, Emily Stewart led the team with nine aces.
Coach Jennifer Harrison, who is in her fourth year here at Clarion, doesn’t see her freshmen as freshmen anymore, but as athletes.
“Well I think that the freshman that are playing have earned that right through competition and statistics in our gym. The expectation is that if you win out that position that you
compete for, then you are considered athlete and not a freshmen or senior. You compete as an athlete,” said Coach Harrison.
The Golden Eagles continued its strong play with a 3-0 sweep over West Chester later in the afternoon.
Junior Kaitlyn Anderson had 11 kills, six digs, four aces and an assist.
Fellow junior Kellie Bartman contributed with 10 kills and 13 digs.
Gough added 32 assists, 10 digs, six kills and two aces.
Manley had seven kills, while Heeter added six.
The Golden Eagles returned to action Tuesday evening as they played host to Slippery Rock University.
For Clarion’s Breast Cancer Awareness Match.
They defeated Slippery Rock 3-0.
Gough was a key player in the match, as she had 32 assists, 11 digs and four kills.
Anderson contributed with 11 kills and nine digs.
Bartman had 10 kills, seven digs and five assists.
Manley and Heeter had eight and six kills respectively.
With the win, Clarion (19-2 11-1 PSAC) set the record for best 21-game start in school history.
“I think the difference with this team is that we have more depth in all positions. This creates a very competitive training environment and forces everyone to get better with each
practice and with each match,” Coach Harrison said.
Clarion looks to extend its six game winning streak Thursday Oct. 14 as it plays host to Wheeling Jesuit University at 7 p.m.
The Golden Eagles return to PSAC action Saturday, Oct. 16, afternoon at 1 p.m. against Gannon University.
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