Pirates rally to upset Trinity Valley CC in five sets

Pirates rally to upset Trinity Valley CC in five sets

The Victoria College Pirates came back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals 7-25, 16-25, 25-20, 25-22, 15-11 to capture their first Region XIV volleyball victory of the season Friday night at VC's Sports Center.

Makenzie Gerlach (New Mexico JC/Mission Veterans Memorial) recorded a career-high 16 kills and added six digs for the Pirates, who improved to 8-14 overall and 1-6 in Region XIV games. Maddison Heibel (Mary Hardin-Baylor/Industrial) had 18 assists and four digs, and Addison Amick (Boerne) posted 19 digs and three service aces.

Trinity Valley CC fell to 14-9 and 3-5.

The Pirates return to Region XIV action Monday when they play a 6 p.m. match at Wharton County JC.