Wednesday, August 29, 2012 • Vol. 13--No. 045 • 5 of 34 • Other Editions
Groton edges Ipswich in fifth game
• Groton's volleyball team took the long road to victory in their season opener against Ipswich on Tuesday. Groton won the match, 3-2. • Groton won the first match, 25-10, but lost the next two. The Tigers batted back to win the third set, 25-18 forcing the game into a tie breaker. Groton was able to win
Kylie Hawkins led the Tigers in attacks on Tuesday against Ipswich with seven kills. (Photo #0493 by Char Telkamp)
Erica Schuster drives the ball across the net in Tuesday's opener against Ipswich. (Photo #0490 by Char Telkamp)
that match as well, 15-13. • The Tigers had a tough time with serving and got a little complacent at times, allowing Ipswich to come from behind and steal the game a few times. • "We had some rough spots," Head Coach Aaron Helvig said. "But we showed some character by overcoming those spots." • Going five matches in the hot arena was not an ideal season opener, but the five games gave the Tigers plenty of time to work out some of the weak ar
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Courtney Kurtz bumps the ball back over the net during the second of five matches against Ipswich on Tuesday. (Photo #0507 by Char Telkamp)
