Bearcats win back-to-back District 2-I volleyball titles
The Ruston volleyball team clinched the District 2-I title on Tuesday with a sweep over Pineville. Photo by Darrell James
Ruston volleyball proved once again it’s the standard in District 2-I with a second straight district title in a sweep (25-15, 25-15, 25-15) over Pineville on Tuesday.
The Bearcats, winners of four straight matches, have moved up to No. 14 in the latest Power Ratings projections at GeauxPreps. com with an overall record of 12-7 and a 3-0 mark in district play.
“Very excited and proud of the girls for securing back-to-back district titles,” Ruston head coach Amanda Cauley said. “They put in the work and played well. Now, it’s time to battle for a good spot in the power rankings and get prepared for the postseason level of play.”
Ruston secured the district crown thanks to the efforts of senior outside hitter Harper Cauley’s 13 kills, 4 digs, and a block, while sophomore middle blocker Ava Crowe delivered 12 kills and a block. Sophomore setter Baylor Cauley added 7 kills, 7 digs, 3 aces, and 27 assists in the sweep, while Mariah White and Kyndal Fobbs each finished with 5 service aces.
In a sweep (25-14, 2518, 25-4) over Haughton on Monday, Ruston got 11 kills and 4 aces from Harper Cauley, while Baylor had 7 kills and 16 assists.
Crowe had 10 kills and a pair of blocks, while Rilee Atwood finished with 6 kills. Laia Canovas had 13 assists and 6 service aces. Courtney Harris and Jane Ramsey also had 3 kills each.
Overall, Harper Cauley now has 194 kills and 120 digs in 19 matches. Crowe now has 107 kills and 20 blocks in her first varsity season. Baylor Cauley has 89 kills, 222 assists, and 49 service aces.
Canovas, an exchange student, has 39 aces, 165 assists, and 4 kills.
The Bearcats will try to help their power rating in a road match against No. 9 (Division II) Lakeshore on Friday at 5 p.m.
