Lady Cougar Volleyball Defeats McClellan 3-2; Moves to 1-1 in 5A-Central

HELENA-WEST HELENA- Helena-West Helena Central's volleyball team won its first match in two years by defeating Little Rock McClellan 3-2 in a match Tuesday at the CHS Gymnasium.

The Lady Cougars won the first match 25-20, but fell in the next to by scores of 17-25 and 21-25.

Trailing 23-18, Helena-West Helena rattled off seven straight to keep their hopes alive and win Game 4 25-23.  The Lady Cougars took the fifth game 15-10.

The Lady Cougars, who have been steadily improving under new their new coaching staff led by Gail Yates, last won against Forrest City in 2011.  The victory improves their record in the 5A-Central to 1-1.  They return to action Thursday at the Cougar Gymnasium against Sylvan Hills at 5:00