The Bryan Station Volleyball team's season ended sooner than the Lady Defenders and their supporters had hoped in the opening round of the Region 11 tournament at Franklin Co. H.S. last Tuesday evening. The team's hopes for a surprise upset ran into a determined effort by a very good, 6th ranked Henry Clay Blue Devil team, which wasted no time in proving that their ranking was well-deserved in moving on to the semifinal round with a 2-0, (25-9, 25-13) victory.

The season ending loss, to a well prepared and coached team, was of course disappointing in the moment, but certainly not reflective of the hard work and dedication shown by this group of girls over the entirety of their 2009 season.  The Defenders finished the  season at 24-12, with an unblemished 8-0 record in District 42 play and a third straight District 42 Championship. More importantly, our young student athletes have had the opportunity to learn and grow, not only through the wins and losses of competition but also through the experiences of working together and supporting each other through all the ups and downs of the season. As we bid good bye and thanks to our departing seniors, it is heartening to realize that these lessons of the volleyball court will serve our daughters/students/friends well as they continue their life's education.  Go Defenders! 
 

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