Cougars beat Flasher, remain unbeaten in district play
The Central McLean Cougars strengthened their position atop the District 8 volleyball standings last week, earning a road sweep of Center-Stanton before defeating Flasher in a meeting between two of Region 4’s leading teams.
Central McLean won 3-0 at Center-Stanton on Tuesday, Oct. 6, then returned home to collect a 3-1 victory over Flasher on Thursday, Oct. 8. The two wins helped bring the Cougars’ listed overall record to 19-2 as they prepare for the final stretch of their regular-season schedule.
The Flasher victory carried particular weight in the district race. Central McLean heads into the week unbeaten in District 8 at 8-0, while Flasher follows at 7-1. The Bulldogs also hold a 9-1 Region 4 record and stand at 22-3 overall.
For the Cougars, Thursday’s result provided a victory against a team with more than 20 wins and handed Flasher its first district and region loss. Central McLean needed four sets to finish the matchup, adding another significant win to a season that has included tournament success and a steady run of victories.
The Cougars began the week with a straight-set decision at Center-Stanton. The 3-0 result gave Central McLean a successful start to its two-match schedule before the home meeting with Flasher.