Dora earns Big Spring Conference consolation championship

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The Dora Lady Falcons volleyball team persevered through a five-set match and defeated Couch to earn the Big Springs conference tournament consolation bracket championship. Members of the team are, from left, (front) Karly Bettis, Coach Brandi Montgomery, Bailey Bettis; (back row) Haley Perkins, Kylie Shipley, Rayne Robinson, Ellie Ullom, Brailyn Hambelton, Montgomery Mitchell, and Brynlee Walker. Dora lost to Summersville in the opening round of the tournament then had a win over Koshkonong. The Lady Falcons defeated Couch in five sets for the consolation bracket championship. “It was an exciting game…the fourth set going to 31-29,” Coach Montgomery said.” The girls fought hard, never quit, and even after getting down 5-0 in the fifth set, worked their way back to win 16-14.” Montgomery Mitchell received all-tournament team honors.