Pelfrey, Ledford set school records

  • The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team recently celebrated record setting performances by two of its own, Maddie Pelfrey and Maggie Ledford. Pelfrey, front at left, was honored for over 1,000 digs and Ledford, front at right, was recognized for over 1,000 assists. Honoring their teammates are, back, from left, Bailee Stiles, Kaylie Davenport, Rylee King, Kendall Clore, Karis Hurd, Keslie Kea, Ashlyn Jones and Maya Butler.
    The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team recently celebrated record setting performances by two of its own, Maddie Pelfrey and Maggie Ledford. Pelfrey, front at left, was honored for over 1,000 digs and Ledford, front at right, was recognized for over 1,000 assists. Honoring their teammates are, back, from left, Bailee Stiles, Kaylie Davenport, Rylee King, Kendall Clore, Karis Hurd, Keslie Kea, Ashlyn Jones and Maya Butler.

    The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team earned three wins at home Tuesday, August 27.

    The junior varsity squad beat North Murray 3-0, and the varsity beat Dalton and North Murray 2-0.

    During the matches, the team celebrated two school record breaking athletes. Maddie Pelfrey broke the career digs record that was previously held by Paige Forseman. Maggie Ledford broke the career assists record previously held by, her sister, Abby Ledford.

    The team  also wore “Shawn Ades” socks that night to remember Coach Shawn Ades. Head Coach Heather Ades said, “A great reminder that teams celebrate more than wins and losses. I love this team that loves like family!”