Sides starts strong
- Updated: August 20, 2020
New Cleburne County volleyball coach starts her tenure with two wins, one over her mentor
By East Alabama Sports Today
HEFLIN – Jordan Sides’ tenure as Cleburne County’s volleyball coach couldn’t have gotten off to a better start.
She opened the season with her team Thursday with a pair of a straight-set victories, including one over her mentor.
The Lady Tigers took down Spring Garden, Sides’ alma mater, 26-24, 25-23, and swept Saks, 25-18, 25-16.
“It was amazing,” Sides said. “I was so excited. The girls were excited. We had a great crowd. It was just a really fun environment. Everyone played together and for each other. It was great.
“I always imagined what it would be like beating my mentor, Coach Rat (Ricky Austin), because everything I learned as a coach I learned from him. So, when it happened, I was just speechless. It was just an amazing feeling.”
Lady Indians split
OHATCHEE – Jordan Crook recorded 17 kills and seven blocks as the Lady Indians opened their season with a tough three-set loss to Southside (23-25, 25-23, 15-10) and a sweep of Faith Christian (25-14, 25-12).
Gracee Haynes had 10 kills and 10 digs. Tori Vice had 13 digs and four blocks, Gracie George had six kills and Cheyanne Gaudreau had seven aces and five digs.
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