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September 11, 2007

Gibson Co. vs. Dyer County volleyball match photo album (photos by Gale Cavness)

Dyer County junior Hannah Stewart sends a shot across the net in Tuesday night’s volleyball match against visiting Gibson County. Stewart and her Lady Choctaws teammates claimed the match by winning three straight games.

With a sliding effort from her knees, Dyer County senior keeps the ball in play against the Lady Pioneers. Looking on is DC sophomore Casey Martin (23).

Members of the Gibson County squad observe a teammate’s attempt to keep play alive against the Lady Choctaws. Pictured are (left to right) Casie Lovell (12), Cassie Workman (2), Sarah Reddick (9) and Nikki Roberson (6).

As teammate Alexa Tyler (7) gets prepared, Dyer County senior Becca Green sets up a shot against Gibson County.

Gibson County coach Kevin Turner gives his troops instructions during a break in volleyball competition Tuesday night in Newbern. Turner’s Lady Pioneers are young with just one player having more than a year’s experience.

With a high toss, DC senior Cali Cupples serves to visiting Gibson County. Cupples scored 16 consecutive points from the service line to close out the Lady Choctaws’ victory in Tuesday’s second game.

Gibson County’s Nikki Roberson made a nice shot with her back to the net in competition against the Lady Choctaws.

As her team gathers around her, Dyer County coach Beth Ann Pope discusses strategy against the Lady Pioneers. Pope, a former DCHS athlete, is in her first season as coach of the volleyball team.

Cali Cupples (22) and Alexa Tyler (7) await the set up by DC teammate Brittany Studdard.

Dyer County junior Jessica Jones lofts the ball up for a serve against the Lady Pioneers.

Cally Woods, a DC junior, fires a serve to the opposition Tuesday night.

Casey Martin, a DCHS sophomore, puts a little extra "oomph" into a serve against the Lady Pioneers.