The Riverside Bulldogs team looked sharp in their Class 1A Region 4 match against Woodbine. The Woodbine Tigers came out swinging in the first to go back and forth against the swinging Bulldogs. At one point Riverside was up 20-15 and Woodbine came all the way back to make it 22-20. Then Sophia Taylor added a few kills in the set to help the Bulldogs take it 25-20 Taylor on the night had 10 kills and 5 digs.

In the second and third sets Riverside was led by Ayla Richardson with 34 assists, 1 ace, 2 digs and Elly Henderson with 9 kills, 2 aces, 2 digs, 1 block. Both found success targeting the back row with their serves. The two sets were much cleaner and filled with more energy to help Riverside sweep Woodbine 25-13 in both sets.

Riverside Head Volleyball Coach Brooke Flathers was pleased with the adjustments her team made in the last two sets.

The feeling of enjoyment did not last long for Coach Flathers as she quickly focused back to practice and preparing for their next match.

Next up for Riverside volleyball is a road trip for round 2 of Class 1A Region 4 post season action. The Bulldogs will face the Earlham Cardinals who also won their first match 3-0 against Murray. Coach Flathers is not taking the matchup lightly.

They face off Wednesday October 18th at 7pm in the Earlham high school gym.