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The Lady Titans continued their dominant late-season streak, blowing past Garrard County in two double digit match wins.

Midway through game one, the Lady Lions were able to climb back within reach to a 12-10 deficit. but Mercer would soon leave them in the dust.

For a complete report on the Lady Titans in the post-season, along with a full feature on the team’s growth during the season, check out this week’s edition of The Harrodsburg Herald.

BURGIN: The Burgin Lady Bulldogs played Garrard about as close as a team can, but couldn’t take the extra step for a win.

Burgin pushed the Lady Lions but lost both sets 26-24. Burgin is now 1-3 in extended sets this season.

For pictures from Burgin’s match against Burgin, click here to view the gallery.

MERCER: The Titans dropped a match Tuesday to Boyle County, falling to 1-5 in the month of September. It was the first match in a week for the Lady Titans.

Mercer was playing back-and-forth on the scoreboard with Boyle in game one, taking the lead at 13-12 at one point.

Boyle soon took the reins and beat Mercer 25-14 in set one and followed that up with a 25-11 set two.

The Lady Bulldogs picked up their first win in 12 matches against KSD Thursday night, winning 25-14 and 25-12 on the road.

Senior Beth Miller and junior Abbey Worley each had five kills in the match. Sophomores Kaelin May and Lindsey Monson each had four service aces over KSD.

Coach Maggie McKnight said the win is encouraging and her team is buckling down for an important stretch coming up.

“We are showing improvement. The girls are working hard to get ready for the next three games at home.”

Mercer girls soccer: The Lady Titans lost to Boyle County 10-0 at home Thursday night.

Mercer boys soccer: The Titans lost to Western Hills (4-2-1) on the road 5-2.

Burgin coed soccer: Burgin got a win on the road over KSD 2-1.

Mercer volleyball: The Lady Titans lost in two sets to visiting Russell County, 25-21 and then 25-11.

Burgin volleyball: The Lady Bulldogs were in it until the end, but lost in the deciding third set against Danville. The scores were 25-18, 24-26 and 25-20.

“It’s about time.”

Mercer County volleyball head coach Lynn Flach summed up the team’s attitude after beating Burgin 2-1 last Thursday night. After losing six-straight and a rocky start to the match, Mercer pulled out the win on the road.

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After a close pair of games (24-26, 27-25), Burgin’s volleyball team lost steam and lost the deciding round to Berea 13-25.

Despite a standout performance from Beth Miller with eight kills, Coach Maggie McKnight says the team had a down night.

“They lost the desire to win, and it showed in their performance,” McKnight said. We’ve got a tough game on Thursday against Mercer at home, and it’s going to be a quick one unless we figure our a way to ignite the fire and play with determination and passion.”

Burgin hosts the Lady Titans Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. For more information on this week’s games, check out the newest edition of The Harrodsburg Herald.

Despite a surprising success in last year’s All-A Tournament, Burgin fell in all four matches in this year’s tournament last Saturday.

After playing a season of junior-varisty games, Burgin surprised many with a second-place finish in the 2008 All-A games. Burgin was unable to win pool games and didn’t advance past the first round of tournament play this year. The Lady Bulldogs lost three of those matches to teams they’d success against in the past.

In pool play, they fell to Danville, despite beating the Lady Admirals at home nine days earlier. Burgin lost two matches to Somerset, who they tied with a set each in the McCreary Central Invitational a week earlier.

Beth Miller, Brooke Ransdell and Lindsey Monson all had three blocks in the four matches Saturday. Junior Brooke Ransdell led the team with seven kills in the tournament.

“Today was disappointing. We have a difficult time stepping on the court ready to play. The team started out every game flat. By the time they started to perform, we would be down 10 or so points,” head coach Maggie McKnight said.

“They pulled it together much quicker in the tournament play against Somerset. It just proved to be too little, too late.”

Pool Play Match & Game Scores:
Burgin (0) v. Monticello (2) 6-21; 17-21
Burgin (0) v. Danville (2) 14-21; 14-21
Burgin (0) v. Somerset (2) 13-21; 12-21

Tournament Match & Game Score:
Burgin (0) v. Somerset (2) 21-25; 24-26

In action last week, Burgin lost a tough one to Garrard County on the road. They lost on the road 18-25 and 20-25 but they’re looking forward to taking on the Lady Lions later this season.

“I am pleased with the team’s performance in the match against Garrard,” McKnight said.

“They fought hard and stayed in the game mentally. We look forward to facing Garrard at home and in the District Tournament.”

Mercer: The Lady Titans dove into the deep end of pool play in the Boyle County Invitational Tournament and came out with one win last weekend.

Burgin: The Lady Bulldogs were put through the gauntlet last Saturday, playing seven matches in one day at the McCreary Central Invitational Tournament. Though the tourney left Burgin with a win, two ties and four losses, McKnight said it was an important test for her team.

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The Burgin Lady Bulldogs will be heading to the two-day McCreary Central Invitational this weekend. Burgin has no games scheduled on Friday, but they’re set to take on Estill County Saturday at 8:45 a.m. and then a game against Clinton County slated for 11:45 a.m.

Mercer County will be taking part in the Boyle County Invitational, held on the campus of Centre College in the Alumni and Bowman gymnasiums. They’ll take part in two pool play games in the Alumni Gym Saturday morning, scheduled at 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Teams that advance from pool play will then take part in the championship tournament with games at 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon in both gyms. Matches begin immediately after another finishes, according to the tournament’s documents.