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Byron defeats Atherton for fifth straight district title
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Friday, November 6, 2009 9:40 AM EST
BURTON - Senior Moriah Thompson had 14 kills and 18 digs to lead Byron to its fifth consecutive district volleyball championship Thursday.
The Eagles defeated Burton Atherton 25-8, 13-25, 25-22, 25-10 in the Class C district final at Burton Bendle.
Byron (25-22-5) will advance to the Class C regionals next Tuesday at Leslie High School. The Eagles will play at 8 p.m. vs. the Albion district champion.
Byron coach Karly Cocke said her squad served consistently and did not make an abundance of mistakes.
“In the game we lost, we missed some serves but we served well in the games we won,” Cocke said. “We were very aggressive and organized and in control. Our defense was outstanding.”
Kelsey Philburn had 17 digs, seven kills, six aces and one block for Byron. Rebekah Lahring had 35 assists, 15 digs, three aces, one kill and one block. Rachel Hillaker had 10 digs, eight kills, one block and one ace.