Knights Volleyball

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	LADY KNIGHTS Start MTAC Tournament with hard-fought win over PCA! October 23 - The Lancaster Lady Knights Volleyball team escaped the single-elimination round of this year's tournament with a win over Providence Christian Academy (6). Lancaster (3) won the match 3-1, and will face Riverside (2) Friday. Another major game on Friday includes Aaron Academy (1) versus Currey Ingram (6). Aaron versus Currey Ingram begins at 4:30 and LCA versus Riverside begins at 5:45.
2008 Lady Knights Volleyball Team

	LADY KNIGHTS OPEN SEASON STRONG! The Lady Knights are working hard this year. We are presently preparing for a big tournament in Hopkinsville, KY on Sept 19th and 20th. During the Franklin Christian match, Chelsea Jarmoluk had a kill, a dink and two serving aces. Holly Seiber, Courtnee Guynn, Mallory Morrison, Lacy Dyer, and Meghan Nall had serving aces as well. Lacy Dyer, Kelsey Rowlett, Summer Austin, Meghan Nall, and Mallory Morrison showed up with their kills and dinks to help bring home a victory. --Coach Kloes
2008 Lady Knights Volleyball Team

	LADY KNIGHTS CLAIM 2007 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP! October 27- The Lady Knights of Lancaster Christian Academy swept through the Middle Tennessee Athletic Conference volleyball tournament in dominant fashion this weekend, eventually defeating Riverside Christian to claim the conference title. Along the way, LCA also knocked off Christian Community and Currey Ingram and did not drop a set throughout the tournament. The Lady Knights also claimed the regular season championship and finished with a record of 18-5 on the season. Senior Jessica Crone was named the Most Outstanding Player for the 2007 tournament. Freshman Kelsey Rowlett was also named to the all-tournament team. The Lady Knights will return five starters next season as well as a handful of additional key contributors. After two seasons of volleyball action, Lancaster Christian has compiled a record of 27-8. Congratulations Lady Knights!
The Lady Knights are the 2007 conference volleyball champions!

	LADY KNIGHTS WIN SIXTH STRAIGHT, BEAT FRANKLIN CHRISTIAN October 11- The Lancaster Christian Academy volleyball team finished its 2007 home schedule with a five-set victory over MTAC foe Franklin Christian Academy. The victory brought LCA's final home record to 9-0 for the 2007 season. The Lady Knights are 16-1 in home games in the first two years of the program's existence. The Lady Knights will travel to Currey Ingram this Thursday for a tough tri-match with CIA and Franklin Classical. Both teams have taken LCA the distance this year, although the Lady Knights emerged victorious in both games. The regular season will end next Tuesday with a road match at Riverside Christian Academy in Fayetteville. The MTAC tournament will begin October 25 at Currey Ingram. The Lady Knights, boasting a conference record of 11-1, are expected to be a top seed in the tournament.
The Lady Knights improved to 13-4 on the season with Tuesday's win.

	LADY KNIGHTS BEAT FRANKLIN CLASSICAL IN CONFERENCE SHOWDOWN September 28- The LCA Lady Knights battled conference rival Franklin Classical before a raucous crowd on Thursday, winning the match in three sets on Senior Night. Lancaster also knocked off cross-town rival Holloway High in the final match of the MTAC tri-match. The Lady Knights dropped the first set to FCS 25-27 before coming back to win the final two sets in convincing fashion. LCA then defeated Holloway in straight sets. LCA will return to conference play next week as they host Franklin Christian on October 9th. The Lady Knights will travel to Currey Ingram on October 11th for crucial rematches with CIA and Franklin Classical.
Lacy Dyer and Jennifer Donahue look on prior to a serve.

	LADY KNIGHTS UPEND DEFENDING MTAC CHAMPS CURREY INGRAM September 20- The LCA Lady Knights scored a major victory on Thursday, defeating defending MTAC volleyball champs Currey Ingram in two sets. The win followed a surprising two-set loss to host Providence Christian Academy. With the win and the loss, Lancaster improves their overall record to 8-4 on the season. LCA is 6-1 in the MTAC. Earlier last week, the Lady Knights defeated conference foe White House Christian Academy in four sets. LCA will return to conference play this week as they travel to Currey Ingram on Tuesday to compete in a tri-match with the host Lady Mustangs and WHCA. Volleyball homecoming will take place on Thursday as Lancaster hosts Franklin Classical and Holloway High School.
Lacy Dyer, Jennifer Donahue, and Kelsey Rowlett prepare for a point.

	LADY KNIGHTS IMPRESSIVE AT INAUGURAL VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC September 15- The LCA Lady Knights went 3-1 in the inaugural Lady Knights' Volleyball Invitational, held Saturday in Antioch. Lancaster advanced to the semi-finals before falling to a very strong competitor in non-conference foe, Pioneer Christian. MTAC opponent Aaron Academy took first in the day-long tournament. LCA opened play with a convincing win over cross-town rival Providence Christian Academy. LCA defeated PCA for the second time this season. Lancaster also picked up wins against MTAC rivals Franklin Christian Academy and Franklin Classical School, finishing 3-1 on the day. Senior Jessica Crone was named all-tournament. The Lady Knights (6-3, 3-0) will return to action this Thursday as they host Currey Ingram Academy and Providence Christian Academy in MTAC play.
Jennifer Donahue serves during Saturday's semi-finals.

	LADY KNIGHTS REMAIN UNBEATEN IN MTAC PLAY, TOP CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY September 11- The LCA Lady Knights moved to 3-0 in Middle Tennessee Athletic Conference action, defeating Christian Community High School 25-8, 25-7, 25-18. Lancaster upped their season record to 3-1 with the victory. Senior Jessica Crone connected on 14 of her 15 serves for LCA, finishing with four aces. Sophomore Ashley Thompson dropped in 10 of her 12 serves---six of them for aces. The Lady Knights will look to avenge their one loss on the season as they host Heritage Christian Thursday at 4:30. The inaugural Lady Knights' Classic is scheduled for this Saturday at Impact Volleyball Club. The field includes Riverside Christian, Pioneer Christian, Aaron Academy, Providence Christian, Franklin Classical and Franklin Christian.
Kelsey Rowlett makes a play at the net.

	LADY KNIGHTS FALL TO 2-1 IN LOSS AT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN September 6- The Lady Knights' volleyball team could not overcome an experienced, talented Heritage Christian Academy team on Thursday, falling to 2-1 on the season. Freshman Stephanie Pitts was a bright spot for LCA, going 6-6 on serves and adding 2 aces. Despite her performance, the Lady Knights lost in straight sets, 7-25, 10-25, 5-25. Lancaster remains 2-0 in the conference, however. The Lady Knights return to MTAC play on Monday, hosting Christian Community High School at 4:00. Heritage Christian comes to Smyrna on Thursday, and the Lady Knights Classic is set for Saturday at Impact Volleyball Club. Seven schools will compete in the inaugural event, scheduled for a 9:00 a.m. start.
Jessica Crone and Jennifer Donahue await a Heritage Christian serve.

	LADY KNIGHTS IMPROVE TO 2-0 WITH WIN OVER RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN September 5- The Lancaster Christian Lady Knights continued their winning ways on Tuesday, defeating MTAC foe Riverside Christian Academy in an exciting four-set match, 25-21, 25-17, 17-25, 25-21. Freshman Kelsey Rowlette led the Lady Knights with seven kills, two blocks and an ace. Sophomore Ashleigh Gyalog registered four kills and three aces, Stephanie Pitts had three kills and three aces, and freshman Lacy Dyer added five assists. The Lady Knights held off the MTAC newcomer in what looks to be a promising new rivalry in conference play. The Lady Knights will travel to Heritage Christian Academy in Hopkinsville, KY on Thursday to play in non-conference action. MTAC play resumes next week with a home match again Christian Community High School.
Freshmen Lacy Dyer and Kelsey Rowlette prepare to play a point in Tuesday's victory.

	LADY KNIGHTS OPEN MTAC PLAY WITH ROUT OF HOLLOWAY, 25-6 25-18 August 30- Boasting a starting lineup that included four newcomers, the Lancaster Lady Knights opened MTAC volleyball action with a 25-6, 25-18 victory over cross-town rival Holloway on Thursday. The game was the first of the season and the first in LCA's new facility at Calvary Baptist Church. LCA jumped out to an early 15-4 lead in the first set, paced by the serving of sophomore Ashleigh Gyalog (6-6 serving, 2 aces). Freshman Brianna Bromley was 7-7 in service, adding an ace of her own. Lancaster newcomer Kelsey Rowlett, a freshman, contributed two kills in the first set. Every LCA player saw action on the night, as the Lady Knights tuned up for next week's non-conference action. The Lady Knights will host Riverside Christian Academy this Tuesday before traveling to Heritage Christian Academy in Hopkinsville, KY on Thursday. MTAC play resumes next week with Christian Community High School.
Freshman Meghan Nall sets up teammate Brigette Jeffcoat in Thursday's victory.

	TEAM CAMP, TRYOUTS, SET TONE FOR UPCOMING VOLLEYBALL SEASON July 23- LCA's volleyball season officially kicked off last week, with the Lady Knights attending MTSU's team camp and try-outs closing out the week. With varsity and JV teams chosen, LCA now will begin preparing for TVAC play. "If we work hard and have high expectations, we will expand on our success from last year," commented coach Natalie Ford. She, along with Coach Melanie Kloes and Coach Becky Williams, will attempt to lead LCA to their first conference championship in volleyball. The Lady Knights' are coming off a 9-4 season and a second place regular season finish in the TVAC. The varsity squad is composed of ten girls: Amanda Braunwalder, Jessica Crone, Jennifer Donahue, Bridgette Jeffcoat, Rachel Bell, Brianna Bromley, Meghan Nall, Lacy Dyer, Stephanie Pitts, and Kelsey Rowlett. The JV squad includes: Tabitha Davis, Maci Shingleton, Nicole Braunwalder, Courtnee Guynn, and Jennifer Turner, with the varsity freshman dressing out as well. "I will give 100% and the same is expected from every girl. Having a coachable attitude can often be better than athleticism," added Coach Ford.
Freshman Stephanie Pitts serves at MTSU team camp last week.

	LADY KNIGHTS PREPARE FOR SEASON WITH TOUGH SUMMER SCHEDULE May 21- Coming off a 9-4 inaugural season, the Lady Knights' volleyball program will look to improve in 2007 with a demanding summer schedule. In addition to practices beginning in July, the girls will participate in a team camp and summer weight training and conditioning. "Our girls are not content to rest on the success they had last season, but are gearing up to be even better this fall," commented athletic director Derek Chirch. "Hopefully, we are providing some great new opportunities for improvement. Conditioning will begin July 9-13 at 9:00 a.m. at LCA. The varsity girls' team will particpate in MTSU's team camp July 15-17. Twelve girls will be selected by the coaching staff to attend the camp to learn from MTSU's coaches and to play various high school teams from middle Tennessee. Volleyball try-outs will begin after the camp, July 18-20 at the school. For more information, please call Coach Chirch at the school at 223-0451.
The LCA volleyball season begins with try-outs July 18-20 @ LCA.

	LADY KNIGHTS MAKE HISTORY IN INAUGURAL VOLLEYBALL SEASON October 23, 2006- With no experience and just two months of practice, little could be expected from LCA's first volleyball team this fall. The Lady Knights, however, had great expectations and surprisingly lived up to their lofty goals. In their inaugural season of play, LCA finished 9-4 and second in the regular season in the TVAC. "All of our hard work over the summer truly paid off," stated head coach Natychia Young. The Lady Knights came off an intense summer schedule and opened the season on a seven-game winning streak, never looking back. LCA returns 4 starters next fall and will add several talented transfers to an already strong roster. Sophomore Jennifer Donahue and juniors Amanda Braunwalder, Lauren Ritchie and Jessica Crone will all return to the starting lineup. Eighth graders Meghan Nall and Brianna Bromley also saw significant playing time and should bolster the roster. With a year of experience and a summer of camps and clinics ahead, the Lady Knights promise to be strong title contenders in the TVAC in 2007.
Sophomore Jennifer Donahue will return as a starter next fall.