Pulaski County Volleyball Splits Night with State’s Top Team

The Pulaski County Lady Cougar Volleyball teams hosted Christiansburg High School on Thursday, September 25, for an exciting evening of action at PCHS. Christiansburg came into the matchup as the current #1 ranked team in the state of Virginia, setting the stage for tough
competition.

The Junior Varsity squad rose to the challenge, securing a straight-set victory over the Blue Demons. The Cougars battled hard to take the opening set 25–22 and then pulled away with a dominant 25–16 win in set two. With the victory, the JV Lady Cougars improved their overall record to 8–2 on the season.

JV Head Coach Duane Minnick praised his team’s effort and focus: “I’m really proud of how our girls competed against a strong program like Christiansburg. They showed composure in tight moments and executed well as a team. It was a great win that continues to build our
confidence moving forward.”

In varsity play, Pulaski County showed grit and determination against the top-ranked opponent. Despite falling in three sets (25–11, 25–11, 25–14), several Lady Cougars turned in strong individual performances. Krysten Keith recorded 3 kills, while Lylah Minnick tallied 1 kill, 10 assists, and 12 digs. Jagger Davis contributed 2 kills, 1 block, and 6 digs. Haley Melton added 1 kill and 3 blocks, and Maia Lawrence posted 2 kills. Ellie MacDonald turned in a versatile performance with 1 ace, 3 kills, and 2 blocks, while Ainsley Vaughn anchored the defense with 1 ace and 12 digs. The varsity Lady Cougars overall record on the season is 3-6.Looking ahead, the Lady Cougars face a busy week with matches at Northside on Monday (9/29), a home match against Salem on  Tuesday (9/30), and a road contest at Cave Spring on Thursday (10/2). Fans are encouraged to come out Tuesday evening to show their Cougar Spirit as JV takes the court at 5:30 p.m. followed by varsity at 7 p.m.

—Scott Vest