Melissa Gaona Photo Hillary Schaffer, #2, uses her height advantage to block the ball against Crossroads during the Eustace volleyball tournament. Her skills helped her consistently guard the net against the opposing teams' shots, giving the Bearettes a decisive edge. The Bearettes traveled to Eustace over the weekend to play in the Eustace Volleyball Tournament Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23.

The team's first game was against Alba Golden and they won with (17-25), (25-15), (25-19).

The Bearettes then came up against Crossroads, but lost (25- 13), (25-20).

The Bearettes proudly ended the Friday volleyball game with a strong win against Jacksonville (25-17), (25-14).

They then faced Scurry and Kemp on Saturday, but were unable to outscore their opponents. The Bearettes lost against Scurry (15-25), (18-25) and against Kemp (22-25), (22-25).

Tuesday, August 26, The Bearettes Junior Varsity and Varsity will play Kemp at the Brownsboro gym.

Junior Varsity will begin at 5 p.m. and Varsity will play afterwards.

+ Melissa Gaona Photo Chelsea Chambers sets the ball while Abby Hernandez and Hillary Schaffer plan to spike and maintain an advantage after a long-running tie against Crossroads.