The Lincoln Lady Golden Eagles opened their 2025 volleyball season by hosting the Lady Lions of Rushville. The Lady Eagles came up short, losing the match 3-1, but showed a lot of promise.
After losing the first set 16-25, the Lady Eagles bounced back to tie the match by winning the second 25-20. The Lady Eagles fell behind in the third set and never recovered, losing 25-20 and eventually losing the fourth set 25-13.
Lincoln head coach Don Crum was encouraged by his team’s play. “The team showed great improvement over their off-season schedule,” Crum said, “and demonstrated the ability to compete on a higher level.”
Cambridge City Lincoln (0-1) 16 25 20 13
Assists: Luna Garcia 17, Paige Pitcock 6, Blocks: Reilyn Ferguson 6, Digs: Ferguson 13, Pitcock 12, Taylor Bell 10, Kills: Pitcock 13, Anna Webb 5
Rushville Consolidated (1-0) 25 20 25 25
Assists: Kelsey Morgan, Blocks: Charli Marcum 3, Digs: Morgan 17, Marcum 16, Kills: Marcum 18.
A version of this article will appear in the August 27 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.