The Watauga High volleyball team didn't waste any time putting Hibriten out of its misery Thursday night. The Pioneers (12-2 overall; 6-0 Northwestern 3A/4A Conference) pounded the Panthers in a three game sweep, 25-10, 25-11,

25-7. Kristen Carter led the way with 35 assists and six service aces; Channing Hagaman and Rebecca Hayes each had 12 kills and four service aces apiece.
Meredith Farthing had seven kills, three aces and nine digs; Kiersten McClannon had six kills and four aces; Ashlyn VanDyke had 11 digs.
The Pioneers return home to play Southern Alamance and Pfafftown-Reagan in a tri-match at Lentz-Eggers Gym Saturday at 10 a.m. That tri-match also kicks off a five-game home stand. The Pioneers host St. Stephens next Tuesday night at 5 p.m. The JV team (10-1; 6-0) defeated Hibriten, 25-16, 25-9.
Sarah Combs had 15 assists and four aces to pace WHS. Sydney Farthing had seven kills and four aces, Callie Idol had four kills and Abby Hicks had five aces.

Watauga Varsity defeated Hibriten
25-11, 25-10, 25-7
Kristen Carter 35 assists, 6 aces
Channing Hagaman 12 kills, 4 aces
Rebecca Hayes 12 kills, 4 aces
Meredith Farthing 7 kills, 3 aces, 9 digs
Kiersten McClannon 6 kills, 4 aces
Ashlyn VanDyke 11 digs

Watauga JV volleyball defeated Hibriten
25-16, 25-9
Sarah Combs 15 assists,  4 aces
Sydney Farthing 7 kills, 4 aces
Callie Idol 4 kills
Abby Hicks 5 aces