VGCC Women’s Volleyball season ends

The Vance-Granville Community College women’s volleyball team completed its 2013 campaign on Oct. 22 with a double-header on the team’s home court, at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson. The Vanguards hosted the Cougars from Central Carolina Community College.

VGCC got off to a promising start in the first match, winning the first set by a 25-21 score, but lost the next two to Central Carolina, both by 25-18, before losing a close fourth set, 25-22. Leaders for the Vanguards were Brianna Gatson of Bunn (3 service aces, 28 digs, 7 assists, 4 kills and 3 blocks), Nicole Oakley of Stem (2 service aces, 10 digs, 10 assists, 2 kills and one block) and Ashley Tinnin of Roxboro (2 service aces, 8 digs and 2 kills).

The second match of the evening saw Central Carolina defeat VGCC in three sets (25-21, 25-23 and 25-17). Gatson posted one service ace, 14 digs, 5 kills and 2 blocks in this match. Oakley contributed 2 service aces, 7 digs, 6 assists and one block, while Tinnin added 3 service aces, 7 digs and one kill.

Above: VGCC’s Brianna Gatson prepares to serve during the first of two matches versus the squad from Central Carolina CC on Oct. 22. (VGCC photo)