Archive - Aug 19, 2011 - Sports Article
Kicking off its season Thursday, the Newton-Conover volleyball team had to work extra hard for a season-opening win.
The Lady Red Devils (1-0) fought through tough first and third games against the Hickory Lady Red Tornadoes (0-1), but picked up the win, 28-26, 25-11, 26-24.
Leading Newton-Conover was Isabella Zaliagiris, who drove down nine kills. Sarah Van Horn had 15 digs.
The Lady Red Devils took an early 3-0 lead, but the two teams battled back and forth until the 26-26 mark.
