Abbeville Lady Wildcats drop four setter to Breaux Bridge in volleyball

The Abbeville Lady Wildcats showed glimpses of their capabilities in a four-set loss the Breaux Bridge Lady Tigers on Tuesday, 13-25, 25-21, 15-25, 18-25.
The Lady Cats (0-4) started slow, then rallied to win the second set in come-from-behind-fashion, before being unable to rally in the third and fourth sets. Head coach Madison Trahan said her team’s emotions got the best of them.
“I saw a lot of people get in their feelings when things started going bad,” Trahan said. “Then I also saw a really good team, at times. And then we got back in
Trahan feels learning to control their emotions is part of their development as volleyball players.
“That’s why I don’t take them out,” she continued. “We have to learn to play through it.”
Abbeville jumped out to a 9-6 lead to open the match. The Lady Tigers answered with an 11-1 run to take control of the set and cruise to a 12-point win.
Breaux Bridge appeared to be in firm control of the match, opening the second set on a 10-2 run. That’s when the Lady Cats came alive, going on an 8-1 run of their own to pull within two points. The two teams went toe-to-toe until Abbeville finally tied it up at 19. They then closed the set on a 6-2 run to square the match at 1-1.
Senior Gracie Armand was instrumental in the comeback. The defensive specialist hit the floor multiple times throughout the match. Her coach said she’s enjoying the fruit of her labor.
“Gracie’s been playing really well,” Trahan said. “She’s been putting in extra work outside of practice and it shows. Since I’ve been here, she’s always been a hard worker in all of her sports. It being her senior season, it’s nice to see it paying off.”
Abbeville opened the third set on a 4-0 run and led 7-2 before the Lady Tigers went on a 10-0 run to regain control. They closed the set on a 13-8 run to take a 2-1 lead in the match.
The two teams played to an 8-8 draw in the final set before Breaux Bridge took control with an 8-1 run. The Lady Cats battled, getting as close as 17-21 before falling by seven.
The Lady Cats traveled to Westgate Wednesday before hosting Northside on Thursday.