Long Creek/Ukiah sweeps Huntington for senior day

Published 12:35 pm Thursday, October 25, 2018

The Long Creek/Ukiah volleyball team overcame setbacks to sweep Huntington 25-15, 26-24 and 25-18 Oct. 18 in Long Creek.

The win added to the excitement of homecoming day and senior day for the Long Creek and Ukiah schools.

“It was a good ending for our season,” said Long Creek/Ukiah head coach Linda Studtmann. “Obviously, spirits were high, and we got everybody out there.”

Co-coach Regan Enriquez said it was an emotional game as it was the last of the season for the team including three seniors Gladys Johnson, Jenny Lee and Alea Douglass who has been out with an injury.

“Today wasn’t just about the game or winning,” Enriquez said. “Today was about them having fun and our last game with these seniors. … They’re really close to each other — they’re just a family here.”

Long Creek/Ukiah’s biggest comeback came in the second set when they were down 12-4

Sophomore Jammy Santhob’s aces brought Long Creek/Ukiah out of the red to tie the score 12-12.

The teams continued back and forth until Long Creek/Ukiah pulled ahead for the 2-point win.

Studtmann said she played athletes who hadn’t had time on the court in the set.

“We made mistakes, but they didn’t let it get them down, and they were supportive of each other,” she said.

Johnson said the team bonded well over the season and she would miss playing volleyball with them.

When asked how they overcame adversity in the match, she said, “We just get our three in, and we have good attitudes and work with each other.”