By Mike Hutchens, UC Schools Communications Director
Union City, Tenn.–Union City gamely fought Peabody to the bitter end of each set Thursday before dropping a 3-1 prep volleyball decision to the Lady Tide.
The Twister girls (6-10) won Game 2, 25-23, but narrowly lost three other games, 25-21, 25-20 and 25-23.
Emma Powell had four aces, five kills and several assists for UC. Addison Carr led the Lady Tornadoes with eight kills, Madie Theobald smashed six, Sadie Crawford had five, and Debrianna Jones four. Jones also contributed four blocks.
Lainey Barker registered three service aces, with Brianna McBride and Morgan Palmer finishing with two apiece.
Union City was beaten in jayvee play in straight sets, 25-11 and 27-25.
Brittany Murphy had seven kills and served up three aces. Gracelyn Sims had six kills and three aces, and Mattie Smith was credited with six kills.
Union City will close out its regular season next week, playing at Halls Monday before hosting Senior Night Tuesday against South Fulton. Thursday’s match at Halls will be the last of the year before district tournament play begins on Oct. 3.