By Allen Hamrick
The Lady Mustangs competed in the CWVAC Championship at South Harrison Middle/ High on Saturday, October 28. It has been a while since the trophy has been in the great halls of CCMS, and the Lady Mustangs had a chance to make it happen once again. All season, they have been the team that has silently, methodically and without a lot of fanfare taken apart any team that has opposed them. They did it with kills, some of which had enough zip to knock a small building down. They also did it with finesse on the net and by never letting a ball touch the ground without hitting the floor digging for it. Serving the ball looked more like bullets finding dead center, some of which were so fast there was no reaction time for the other team. It was the perfect season, seemingly, as they went 17-4 in regular season play. It was like watching a clock work flawlessly with each girl playing their part at a hundred percent.
Coach Abbie Boggs and assistant Anissa Collins both did an outstanding job and should be commended for getting these ladies prepared, physically and mentally, to excel in their endeavors. The Lady Mustangs faced some tough teams in the regular season and once again at the championship tournament. The championship was separated into four pools. The Lady Mustangs faced and took down Spencer, Braxton and Spencer again before moving into the “Lose and you’re gone” round. South Harrison was up next, and it was a must win to get to the championship game. The Lady Mustangs had defeated the Lady Hawks in regular season play; it was a barn burner then and it was hopefully going to be another one. However, the Lady Mustangs looked as though the wheels came completely as they just couldn’t seem to get the rhythm going as they had all day previously. Call it intimidated, tired, or whatever; it was a different team on the court. They lost the match to the Lady Hawks and were out of the tournament.
All season long, the Lady Mustangs have given the fans their money’s worth every time they hit the court and can hold their heads up as a result. If these girls can stay together as a team, they could take CCHS back to the state championships. Congratulations to the Lady Mustangs on a great season. Receiving All Conference awards for outstanding play was Autumn Rapp and Roxy Schoolcraft. The All Tournament award went to Gracie Cottrell.
