Golden Plains Dogs Win Three at Home

The Golden Plains High School Volleyball team hosted Weskan Coyotes in Rexford on October 16 for a best three out of five match. The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Coyotes 3-1 to bring their season record to 21-14 as they head into Regionals.

The Lady Bulldogs took control early in the first set jumping to a 7-0 lead. They maintained their pace for the win 25-8. The Coyotes fought back in the second set and repeatedly tied the game up. The Dogs held on and claimed the win 25-22.

The Coyotes opened the third set with some fire. They pulled ahead 13-6 but the Dogs worked to close the gap. The Coyotes held on to claim the win 25-21. The Bulldogs took over in the fourth and final set. They had a close lead to start but quickly spread the game to a 25-13 win.

Lakin Wark finished the four-set match with 5 ACE serves, 10 kills, 17 assists, and 20 digs. Brenlynn Rath had 2 ACE serves, 19 kills, 1 assist, 1 block assist, and 21 digs. Makynslee Vargas had 2 ACE serves. Kadalen Unrein finished with 7 kills, 19 assists, 2 solo blocks and 1 block assist, and 13 digs. Jade Dible had 5 kills, 1 block, and 1 block assist. Ellie Romero had 13 digs and 1 assist. Katie Carter had 1 kill, 1 assist, 1 block assist, and 4 digs. Estella Vargas had 7 digs, 1 assist and 1 kill.

“We knew if we showed up and showed out that we would come out on top,” said Kadalen Unrein. “I feel like we played really hard and it makes me excited to see how far we can go in the post season.” The Bulldogs will play in the Dighton Regional on October 20 where they will face Triplains, Brewster, and Dighton for a chance to compete at sub-state the following Saturday.