Seeking to become the area’s first program to win a GHSA volleyball state championship, Gordon Lee picked the wrong time to have its worst match of the season.
The Lady Trojans, who were seeded No. 1 in Class A/AA, fell in straight sets to No. 3 Bremen in Thursday’s title match at the LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson, 25-21, 25-12, 25-20.
“It was a rough day. Definitely not our best,” said Gordon Lee coach Nic Hann, whose team finished 43-4. “Today our offense just couldn’t get going. We had some good looks and opportunities, but we ultimately didn’t execute, and Bremen did.”
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In addition to making several uncharacteristic mistakes, the Lady Trojans were neutralized up front by a noticeable size edge for the Lady Blue Devils. Six-foot freshman Brynlee Ballard combined with Oaklee O’Neal, Addison Cheatwood and the versatile Sierra Syrbe, who was effective at every level, in controlling play up front.