ROAD WARRIORS: Lady Jaguars capture 49th District championship with three-game sweep of Clay County

North Laurel won the 49th District Volleyball Tournament championship on Tuesday, beating Clay County in straight sets to secure the district title and carry momentum into the 13th Region tournament. The Lady Jaguars finished 20-16 and defeated the Lady Tigers, 16-17, by scores of 25-16, 28-26, and 25-23. North Laurel controlled the opener with a 25-16 win, then edged Clay County again in a tightly contested second set, 28-26, to reach the championship match point. After a rocky start in the third set, the Lady Jaguars steadied to close 25-23 for a three-game sweep. Coach Angela Singleton praised the team’s determination and team-first approach.