2009 Spartanburg Herald-Journal Volleyball Awards;

Paula Kirkland, Co-Coach of the Year

All-Area: Stephanie Palmer & Meg Taylor

All-Area Academic: Tarryn Angermeier, MilanA Mervosh, & Stephanie Palmer

Congratulations to our fine Dorman honorees.

 The Dorman High School Cafeteria was the site of the Cavalier Volleyball teams banquet on Tuesday night. The Lady Cavaliers, family, and guests were treated to a great BBQ/Hot Dog meal along with a lot of celegrating.

The night provided a great opportunity to view the past seasons accomplishments by way of video that had been put together by Mr. Jeff Bagwell, father of #2 Kelsey Bagwell. The attendees were able to take a look at everything from the Breakfast of Champions on Nov. 7, Championship Day, to the final kill of the State match by Meg Taylor. The video was truely a special thing.

Of course the night brought a lot of tears and laughter to the group as the junior players shared their traditional season scrapbook with each senior. Many of the laughs came as Coach Walker presented the Varsity team with personalized awards of the good, wierd, awkard, and sometimes smelly things the players had been caught or seen doing during the year.

Coach Kirkland finished the night by giving her thoughts on a season that she felt "restored" her drive for volleyball.

The Award Winners for the 2009 State Champion Season:

Most Improved: Nicole Harvey #7

Hustle Award: Mallory Campbell #5

Captain Award: Milana Mervosh #4

Highest GPA: Lauren Lewitt #8

Most Valuable: Stephanie Palmer #3

Coach's Award: The Senior Class( Stephanie Palmer, Milana Mervosh, Mallory Campbell, Nicole Harvey, Allie Singleton, and Meg Taylor.)

Great job ladies for a wonderful season. Dorman Cavaliers .com is very proud of you.

 Dorman Volleyball has had a tremendous year of success from a team standpoint and now individual standpoints.

4 Dorman players have been named to the Region 2-4A All Region team

Stephanie Palmer

Meg Taylor

Milana Mervosh

Tarryn Angermeier

And Coach Paula Kirkland has been named  Coach of the Year

 Stephanie Palmer and Meg Taylor have been selected to play in the SC North/ South All-Star Game @ Lander University on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Great job ladies. We are very proud of you. Go Cavaliers.

 Maxpreps.com, A national leader in promoting High School Athletics has the Dorman Lady Cavaliers ranked as the #18 team in the nation in their latest poll, updated on Monday, Nov. 9.

The Lady Cavaliers are the highest ranked team from both Carolinas and Georgia.

Word on the street is that Maxpreps will be putting together an article about the Lady Cavs run to the State Championship. Dorman Cavaliers. com will let you know just as soon as possible about any updates to Maxpreps.com.

Congratulations to the team, coaches, parents, and fans for the great support of OUR Lady Cavaliers and the 2009 4A State Championship.

STATE CHAMPIONS

STATE CHAMPIONS

STATE CHAMPIONS

STATE CHAMPIONS 

They made a statement!   It took three games and we were headed home!  Pictures of tonights' game can be viewed by clicking on "Cavalier Galleries," selecting the "Volleyball" section for the link!  

Click on "Go Upstate Online" to read the Kevin Melton (Spartanburg Herald Journal Sports Writer) account of tonights' game and also see some of Gerry Pates' pics (SHJ Photographer)!

Congratulations coaches and players!   

  2009 4A Upper State Champions!

The Dorman Lady Cavaliers played host to Nation Ford High School on Thursday night in the Upper State Championship match. The Lady Cavaliers took command of the match early, winning the first game 25-16.

In the second game, Nation Ford led most of the match until the Cavaliers tied the match at 17 all ans slowly built a small lead only to have the match tie again at 22. The Cavaliers went on to win game two, 25-23.

With the momentum in the Cavaliers favor and the taste of victory on their lips, the Lady Cavaliers played great volleyball in the third game to win 25-16.

Dorman will now travel to Columbia, White Knoll High School, on Saturday for the State Championship versus Lexington. Start time for the match will be 6:30. Get the troops together and let's have a BIG showing on Saturday. DORMANation in full force.

Pictures of tonights' game can be viewed by clicking on "Cavalier Galleries,"  then select the "Volleyball" section for the link.

 DORMAN vs LEXINGTON - STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

DIRECTIONS TO WHITE KNOLL HIGH FROM COLUMBIA  

Take I-26 to I-20 west
Take Exit 55 A, Hwy.6 (Pelion Exit)
55 A takes you under Hwy 6, circles around, taking you back across the Interstate.
Go approx. 3 ½ miles to the fourth light (Food Lion Shopping Center)
Take a right at the Hwy. 6, Platt Springs Road Intersection and White Knoll High School is on the left. 

 Let's  Go Lady Cavaliers!

Tonight the Dorman Lady Cavaliers took to the court to face the defending State Champion Lady Rebels of Byrnes High School. Last year in this round the Lady Rebels knocked the Cavs out of the play-offs on their way to their championship.

Tonight was a big  test for both teams. The Lady Cavaliers lost game 1 by a score of 21-25. However, Dorman was able to rebound and win the next 2 games 25-23 and 25-22.

In the fourth set, the game went back and forth with both teams taking a small lead and then giving up points allowing each other to stay close. In the end the Lady Rebels won game four 25-23, forcing a tie break game 5.

In the 5th game, the Lady Cavaliers took control from the start and never looked back heading to a 15-5 win. Senior leadership was the key in game 5 as the Lady Cavaliers stayed calm and played great heads up ball.

Great job Lady Cavaliers!

Next up, Nation Ford from Fort Mill, SC. They will be coming to Dorman on Thursday night to play for the Upper State Championship. please come out and support the Lady Cavaliers as they try to advance ONE more round to the State Championship in Columbia on Saturday. The girls need great attendance and support this Thursday night. I will post the time as soon as it is determined. Let's be there for the  girls!!

Pictures of tonights' can be viewed by clicking on "Cavalier Galleries" then select the "Volleyball" section for the link!!

The Lady Cavs didn't waste anytime tonight advancing to the 3rd round by defeating  Blythewood in 3 straight games.  To view pictures of tonights' match, click on "Cavalier Galleries,"  select the "Volleyball" section and then select the link.

Go Cavaliers! 

The Lady Cavaliers defeated Spartanburg 3-0 to finish the regular season with a region record of 10-0 and an overall record of 18-0.  The number one ranked volleyball team will start the state play-offs next Tuesday with a home match.  

The JV's also won their games, 2-0!

Great job Ladies ....what a ride it's going to be!

 The Dorman Cavaliers traveled to Hillcrest to play their next to last Region 2-4A game on Tuesday night. It was an exciting night.

In the first game the Lady Rams came from behind with a 9-3 run late in the  game to win the first set 25-23.

In set number two. The Lady Cavaliers gained their composure and never looked back at the Lady Rams going on to a 25-17 win.

Game Three was pretty much just a continuation of number two as the Lady Cavaliers topped the Rams 25-15.

Now game four was much more interesting. First off the Lady Rams put alot of points on the board and early, going up 17-7. However, The Lady Cavaliers went on a scoring rampage and went on a 13-3 run to tie the Lady Rams at 20 all. The Lady Cavs then went up 23-21 before the Lady Rams managed to tie  the Lady Cavaliers at 24 all. Dorman scored  two quick points to pull out the victory 26-24. 

The Lady Cavaliers will close out their regular season on Wednesday night (YES WEDNESDAY) @ Spartanburg with a 7:30 Varsity start and a 6:30 JV start. Be there as the Lady Cavaliers play to  finish the regular season UNDEFEATED.

The JV Cavaliers won their match 2-1 to revenge their only season loss against the Lady Rams.

Great job Cavaliers!

 Each and every year, a team experiences emotional highs and lows during the season. Tonight the Varsity Cavaliers had both as they celebrated a great victory over the Byrnes Rebels and also honored the 6 seniors on this years team. The scores of tonight's games were 21-25, 25-8, 25-15, and 25-11.

Toward the middle of the first game, The Cavaliers settled down from the emotional pre-game ceremony but the Rebels were just a little to much for the Lady Cavs.

 In the remaining three games, the Lady Cavaliers got it going and didn't let up. The seniors played together during game three and were again honored as the game expired.

The 2009 Seniors are:

#3 Stephanie Palmer

#4 Milana Mervosh

#5 Mallory Campbell

#7 Nicole Harvey

#10 Allie Singleton

#23 Meg Taylor

Next up will be Hillcrest on Tuesday night. Head over and support these ladies as they finish Region2-4A play.

Tonight the  JV's defeated Byrnes 2-0.

Pictureso of tonight's  JV, Varsity, and Senior Reconition are being processed, check back for the link!

Go Cavaliers!

 The Dorman Lady Cavaliers continued Region2-4A Volleyball play on Tuesday night at Boiling Springs. The Bulldogs were trying to avenge an earlier region loss to the Cavalier but just didn't have enough to do it. Dorman won the first game in convincing style 25-14. The second game was pretty much a repeat of the first with the Cavs winning 25-11. However, the third game was tough. The bulldogs mounted a great start taking an early lead but allowed the Lady Cavaliers to creep up and even the score. From the 8-8 deadlock, the game went back and forth until Dorman went ahead late and won 25-22.

In the JV match. The JV Cavaliers defeated the Bulldogs in 2.

Next up for the Cavaliers will be Byrnes. Thursday night will be Senior Night as all the seniors will be honored before the start of the varsity match against Byrnes. Please plan to come out and support these ladies in their final regular season home game. Start time will be 6:30 and 5:30 for JV.

 The Lady Cavaliers hosted the Hillcrest Rams in a key match-up in Region 2-4A. The Rams looked to try and upset the Lady Cavaliers but the Lady Cavs would have no part in that effort.

Dorman came out strong and took the opening game 25-12.

In the second game, The Lady Rams started to get things going and really made the Cavs work hard to secure a very close, back and forth battle 25-23.

The third game was very similatr to the first as Dorman came out and quickly took charge and never looked back. The score of game three was 25-11.

The Lady Cavaliers have two home matches next week as Spartanburg comesto play on Tuesday and Mauldin on Thursday. Next Tuesday will be 'Think Pink" night as the Cavaliers "Dig for the Cure" against breast cancer. Come out, support the Cavs, and donate to the cause. IF our team meets their goal, Coach Kirkland will be sporting a new "Do." Come check out the excitement that is Dorman Volleyball.

 The Dorman Lady Cavaliers and the Spartanburg Lady Vikings will be battling it out on the court on Tuesday Oct. 6 at Dorman High School. However, both teams are joining the fight to "Dig For The Cure"  for breast cancer. The Lady Cavaliers are selling T-shirts to help raise money for this very worthwhile cause. The shirts are $10 with a  majority of the proceeds going straight to the fight against this disease. If you would like to help the Lady Cavs in this fight, you may contact Coach Kari Walker @ WalkerKJ@Spart6.org or Coach Megan Woods @ woodsMB@spart6.org to place your order or for more details. Please help our Lady Cavs battle breast cancer and also defeat the Lady Vikings in this event. Plan NOW to come out and "Dig For The Cure" on Oct. 6. The T-shirts are fuscia in color and have white and pink accents reading, "Dig for the Cure! DORMAN" on the front.

Join the fight today! Go Cavaliers! Think Pink

The Volleyball teams of Dorman High School along with Spartanburg High School will participate in the Dig Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative next week.  Dorman and Spartanburg High will play each at Dorman Oct. 6 5:30(JV)/6:30(varsity) with all proceeds going to the Side-Out Foundation.  Fund raising efforts are taking place at each school prior to the event as well.  T-Shirt and bake sales are just a couple of the ways our players have chosen to try to raise money.  At Dorman, if we raise $2000.00 the team will be allowed to dye Coach Kirkland's hair pink for the event  :-) There is a link (http://www.side-out.org/news-events/dig_pink/) from the Side-Out Foundation home page that will enable anyone to donate via credit card through the Dorman High team link.

 The Lady Cavaliers boarded the baby blue bus and rolled over to Byrnes to face the defending 4A State Champions in Region 2-4A volleyball action. The Lady Cavs continued to roll in game play by defeating the Lady Rebels 3-1.

The first game was questionable for the Lady  Cavs as they did not  play up to their potential  but won nevertheless 25-18.

In the second game, the Lady Cavs put their hard work and serious play into action and defeated Byrnes 25-8. However, the Lady Rebels worked hard in the third game, forced some Cavalier mistakes and put a small bump in the road. The Lady Rebels used the Dorman mistakes to win 25-19, forcing a fourth game that would be all Dorman 25-11.

In JV action, the Lady Cavaliers did what they normally do and won in two.

Great job to both teams and now we can get ready for Hillcrest Thursday @ home.

Please plan NOW to come out and support the ladies as they continue region play against the always tough Hillcrest Rams on Thursday night 5:30(JV) and 6:30(Varsity). THE GIRLS NEED YOUR SUPPORT!! GO LADY CAVS!!

 The Lady Cavaliers were paid a visit by the Boiling Springs Bulldogs in their Region 2-4A home opener on Thursday night. The Lady Cavs came out strong as they won the first two games 25-8 and 25-12.

The Lady Bulldogs got it together in the third game and took it down to the wire with the Cavaliers 26-24. The Lady Cavaliers were able to get sub after sub into the matches tonight which ewill be a big plus as the Lady Cavs continue in the region battle on Tuesday night @ Byrnes, the defending 4A State Champion.

Fans, the Lady Cavaliers need your support and enthusiasm as they make their run to the championship.  Come out and BE LOUD, BE PROUD, and BE CAVALIERS. SEE YOU AT BYRNES on Tuesday night 5:30 JV and 6:30 Varsity.

The JV Cavaliers also hosted Boiling Springs and took the match in 2. The JV's remain undefeated on the year. Go JV Cavs!

 The Dorman Lady Cavaliers hit the road for the region opener traveling to Mauldin to face the Lady Mavs.The girls' got off to a great start in Region 2-4A play by defeating the Mavericks in 3 games, 25-15, 25-14, and 26-24.

The Cavaliers will be in the arena for Thursday nights game versus Boiling Springs. Come out to support the Lady Cavs.

In Junior Varsity action, the Lady Cavs continued in their winning ways by defeating Mauldin in 2 games. Way to go girls. 

The Lady Cavaliers hosted a tri-match with Southside Christian and Lexington on Wednesday night.

In the first match of the evening. The Lexington Wildcats, #1 in the 4A Volleyball poll, defeated Southside Christian 2-0.

The second matchup of the night pitted the Wildcats taking on the Lady Cavaliers, #2 in the 4A State Volleyball poll, in what wpould be a great match.The wildcats took first blood by defeating the Lady Cavaliers 25-23. In the second game of the match, the Lady Cavs took charge and came out on top 25-22. The third game tie-break was just as exciting as the first two games and in the end the Lady Cavs defeated the previously #1 Lady Wildcats 25-21.

In the nightcap, The Dorman Cavs defeated Southside Christian in 2 games to end a very exciting night of volleyball.

This win tonight should put Dorman as the #1 team in the state going into this weekends Tournament of Champions and Region 2-4A play. Keep up the hard work ladies. There's a bunch left to play and alot of teams gunning for you. YOU CAN DO IT! GO Lady Cavs.

The JV Cavaliers defeated both of their opponents in their match on Wednesday night to remain undefeated. Way to go girls.

For a complete wrapup of the Dorman/Lexington battle, visit GoUpstate Online!

Great job Ladies and

GP CAVALIERS!

 The Lady Cavaliers traveled to Riverside like a band of gypses to take 3 quick games away from the Lady Warriors in what will be futeure Region 2-4A clashes.

 Keep up the hard work ladies. The blue tape is there for a reason.

 Go Lady Cavs!

Tonight, Spartanburg Christian and Eastside HS came to Dorman and the games begin.   I managed to take a few pictures of the Dorman vs Eastside game.  To view, click on Cavalier Galleries and then select the "Volleyball" section for the link.

In Dorman's first game with Eastside, the Cavaliers jumped  out to a 17-15 lead when lighting problems delayed the contest, the Cavs went on to win their match 25-22.  Dorman won the second game, 25-22!   

The Cavs then engaged a very good Spartanburg Christian team who won their first game, 22-25............the Cavs regrouped and won the next two games 24-16, 25-17. 

The Cavaliers were led by Stephanie Palmer (10 kills), Meg Taylor (7 kills) and Mallory Campbell (12 digs)!

Go Cavaliers!

Sept. 2          Southside Christian & Pickens         SSC                       5:30

Sept. 3          Riverside                                      Home                    6:30

Sept. 8          Spartanburg Christian & Eastside   Home                    5:30

Sept. 10         Riverside                Away                                          5:30

Sept. 14         Eastside                 Away                                          7:00

Sept. 16         Southside Christian/Lexington  Home                         5:30

Sept. 18-19    Tournament of Champions        Home                         TBA

Sept. 22        Mauldin                       Away                                     6:30

Sept. 24        Boiling Springs             Home                                     6:30

Sept. 29        Byrnes                        Away                                     6:30

Oct. 1            Hillcrest                      Home                                    6:30

Oct. 6           Spartanburg                Home                                     6:30

Oct. 8           Mauldin                        Home                                    6:30

Oct. 13         Boiling Springs              Away                                     6:30

Oct. 15         Byrnes                          Home                                   6:30

Oct. 20        Hillcrest                        Away                                    6:30

Oct. 22        Spartanburg                  Away                                    6:30

Sept. 3 Riverside Home 5:30

Sept. 5 JV Tournament of Champions Home 8:00

Sept. 8 Eastside Home 5:30

Sept. 14 Eastside Away 5:30

Sept. 16 Southside Christian/Lexington Home 5:30

Sept. 22 Mauldin Away 5:30

Sept. 24 Boiling Springs Home 5:30

Sept. 29 Byrnes Away 5:30

Oct. 1 Hillcrest Home 5:30

Oct. 6 Spartanburg Home 5:30

Oct. 8 Mauldin Home 5:30

Oct. 13 Boiling Springs Away 5:30

Oct. 15 Byrnes Home 5:30

Oct. 20 Hillcrest Away 5:30

Oct. 22 Spartanburg Away 5:30

 The Dorman Lady Cavaliers returned to action on Thursday night in their home opener against the Riverside Warriors. The Lady Cavaliers were not clicking on all cylinders and Riverside came to play. both teams had their chances to win the first match but could not close it out until Riverside got the point they needed to win 29-27.

The second match of the night was a different story as the Lady Cavs jumped out early and kept the lead until the score was 25-11 with the Cavaliers finishing ahead.

The third game of the night went much the same as the second as the Lady Cavs pulled ahead and never looked back, 25-14.

In what would be the nightcap game, The Cavaliers and Warriors fought hard. The Warriors were able to put points on the board late in the game to make it very close and within reach but the Lady Cavaliers stayed strong and won 25-22.

The JV Lady Cavs defeated the Warriors 2-0 earlier in the evening.

The next match for the varsity girls will be on Tuesday night against Eastside in the Dorman Arena. The JV Cavaliers will be participating in the JV Tournament of Champions this Saturday at Dorman. The next few days will be filled with great volleyball. Way to go Lady Cavs.

 The Dorman Lady Cavaliers under the leadership of Coach Kirkland and Coach Walker started the 2009 campaign on the road to face Pickens and Southside Christian in Greenville on Wednesday night.

The Lady Cavs played Pickens in the second match of the 3 team event and won in 3 games 2-1 with scores of, 25-14, 13-25, and 25-13.

In the final match of the night, the Lady Cavaliers defeated the host team, Southside Christian in 2. The scores for those  games were 25-17and 25-16.

The Cavs will host Riverside in their home opener on Thursday night. Come  out and show your support for the volleyball team as they embark on what will be a great season. Go Lady Cavaliers.