Lady Trojans fight to the end at MHSA 5B District Tournament

The Whitehall High School varsity volleyball team would not go down without a fight.

With their season on the line at the 5B District Volleyball Tournament last Friday in Belgrade, the Lady Trojans played with the heart of a champion in what would be their final two matches of the season.

The sixth seed, Whitehall opened up the tournament against a strong Manhattan team. With a strong crowd behind them, the Lady Trojans rallied back after losing the first two sets 25-18, 25-16, and got right back into the match with a 25-20 victory in the third set. The Lady Tigers bounced back in the fourth set, and defeated Whitehall, 25-16.

Following the game, Whitehall head coach Lauren McDonald stated the girls played their hearts out and wowed the audience at the Belgrade Events Center.

Kaya Welch had 15 assists, Monica Sepulveda had 15 kills, and Dorothy Mastel finished with 14 blocks.

The Lady Trojans shook off the loss and once again put out a valiant effort in an elimination match against Big Timber. After losing the opening set 25-19, the Lady Trojans roared back and picked up a convincing 25-17 victory in the second set. Big Timber would win the last two sets, 25-13 and 25-16.

The game Saturday was the last for six Whitehall seniors. Welch, Sepulveda, Katie Smith, Alicia Loomis, Mesquite Melton and Rachel Smith will all graduate in May.