West Liberty-Salem hosted Triad Saturday morning in the Volley For the Cure which benefits the Susan G Komen for the Cure Foundation. Ohio high school volleyball programs across the country have been participating in this cause for two years. This is the first year West Liberty-Salem and Triad have participated in the event.

West Liberty-Salem won the OHC match 3 games to one 25-20, 25-18, 17-25 and 25-23. Paige Parker had 17 kills and 16 digs for the Tigers. Becka Peterson had 13 kills and 18 digs, Kayla Peterson 13 kills and 20 assists, Tessa Bailey had 23 assists  and Danielle King added ten assists. West Liberty continues to share top record in the OHC with Southeastern at 12-1. The Tigers are 17-3 overall. Triad fell to 11-9 overall and 8-5 in the OHC. (Audio interviews included.)

Before the game breast cancer survivors were honored for their fight. They were, Sandy Detwiler, Gloria Schrand, Rhonda Hance, Linda Konkle, Vicky Murphy, Louise Dunham, Leila Morris and Lydia King. Vivian Dodge was remembered before the game. Dodge passed away from breast cancer in April of 2007. Vivian’s daughter, Andrea Dodge Vescelius, was present to accept a pink volleyball and flowers. Over $3,500 was raised from donations and t-shirt sales for the event. West Liberty-Salem wore pink jerseys with white numbering and Triad wore white jerseys with pink lettering in honor of the event.

Click here to listen to event coordinater Jill McCulla after Volley For A Cure

Listen to Tiger head coach Susan Middleton after West Liberty - Salem beat Triad