The 2026 season came to an end for the Madrid Tigers on Monday, October 19, as South Central Calhoun defeated Madrid, 3-1, in the opening round of the Class 2A Region 7 volleyball tournament in Lake City.
Despite the loss, the Tigers battled throughout the match and captured the second set against the Titans before South Central Calhoun pulled away to advance.
Madrid’s offense was directed by senior setter Rylin Velky, who recorded 31 assists.
The Tigers were led offensively by senior Jaela Hansen, who finished with 11 kills.
Senior Iyla Fine added 10 kills, while junior Savannah Bradley contributed seven kills and junior Caia Byriel chipped in five.
At the net, Hansen was also a force defensively with two total blocks.
Velky and senior Lillie Benton each added two blocks.
Defensively, the Tigers were led by an outstanding effort from Fine.
The senior collected a match-high 36 digs.
Senior Paige Richards added 22 digs, Bradley finished with 18, and junior Abby Williams recorded 13 digs.
Williams was perfect on 13-of-13 serves and recorded two aces.
Bradley contributed one ace, while Fine and senior Hadley Mickle served at 100 percent efficiency.
As a team, the Tigers connected on 91 percent of their serves.
Madrid finished the season with a 7-16 overall record, while South Central Calhoun improved to 16-19.
Jill Lutz reporting
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