Carpinteria’s Katie Dolge didn’t recognize the volleyball team she was coaching in the first game of Thursday’s match against Rio Mesa.
“They came out scared, tentative and quiet,” Dolge said after a 25-9 thumping.
The Warriors regrouped and played much better in the next two games, but they still came out on the short end, falling 25-18, 25-17.
“In the second game, it was the team I recognized in practice every day,” said Dolge of the Warriors’ improved play. “Our defense picked up in that second game.We were fighting back and digging balls. That made a huge difference,”
Libero Shelby Dunlap picked up 22 digs to pace the Carpinteria defense. Opposite Lacy Bushey had four kills and four digs.
The Warriors (0-3) return to action Wednesday at Dunn School.
