The Taylorville Tornado volleyball team cruised to a big conference win Tuesday night, sweeping Charleston in straight sets at The Dolph.
Taylorville dominated from start to finish, winning by scores of 25-7 and 25-6 — wrapping up the match in just about 30 minutes.
The Dolph was decked out in pink for breast cancer awareness, and the Tornadoes gave fans plenty to cheer about. After Charleston jumped ahead early, Taylorville’s Robyn Ward took over at the service line, helping the Tornadoes go on a big run to take the first set 25-7.
Taylorville kept the pressure on in the second set, racing out to a 10-1 lead and never looking back, taking it 25-6. Ward was named the player of the game for her strong serving and play at the net.
Head coach Kim Peabody said the team was focused on taking care of business, but also playing for a bigger cause — supporting teacher Kirsten Crowe as she continues her battle with breast cancer. The team also raised money during the event to help in that fight.
With the win, Taylorville improves to 22-4 overall and stays perfect in Apollo Conference play at 7-0. The Tornadoes are back in action Thursday on the road against Mahomet-Seymour.
