Troy Lady Trojans kick off volleyball season

SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 7 months AGO

Troy's Autumn Fisher puts a shot past Noxon's Maygan Swanson during the Lady Trojan's home opener on Aug. 31. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Members of the Troy Lady Trojans volleyball team celebrate a point against Noxon during the home opener on Aug. 31. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Troy's Jaylee Meyers plays at the net during the Lady Trojan's home opener on Aug. 31 against Noxon. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Troy's student section was vocal in support of their Lady Trojan volleyball team on Aug. 31. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

The Troy High School varsity volleyball teams’ season-opener against Noxon began well with a first-set win before the visitors won the next three.

The Lady Trojans saw a 15-12 lead in the first become a 16-15 deficit, prompting Troy head coach Jordan Graves to call timeout.

Troy responded to take a 20-18 lead and Noxon called timeout.

But the Lady Trojans got two aces and six straight points from junior Libero Leslie Gravier. Sophomore outside hitter Mellisa Laffoon also delivered a big kill against two Noxon blockers.

But the Lady Red Devils dominated the next three sets, winning 25-14, 25-14 and 25-11.

Troy hosted Arlee Saturday and played at Noxon Tuesday. The Lady Trojans return to action at home on Sept. 14 against Eureka.

Members of the Troy Lady Trojans volleyball team celebrate a point against Noxon during the home opener on Aug. 31. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)