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Leon sweeps Lady Bulldogs
The Wortham volleyball team lost a three-set match to state-ranked Leon atWortham on Friday afternoon. Leon won the opening set 25-11 and remained in control of the contest with a 25-12 win in the second set and a 25-7 triumph in the third set. The loss dropped Wortham to 14-16 for the season. Madison Newhouse led the Lady Bulldogs with eight kills and nine digs. Riley Winstead added four kills, one block and one service ace.
Lady Bulldogs finish off victory over Cross Roads
The Wortham volleyball team overcame a feisty Cross Roads squad to secure a four-set victory at the Wortham High School gym Tuesday night. The Lady Bulldogs won the first two sets by 25-19 and 25-13 scores. Cross Roads rebounded to notch a 25-20 victory in the third set. The visiting Bobcats did all they could to push the game to a fifth set, but Wortham prevailed in a nail-biter, 30-28, in the fourth game to clinch the win.
