New Palestine High School

The New Palestine volleyball team took command early in each set Monday to defeat Connersville 25-11, 25-9, 25-10 in the Dragons' home opener. Azure Flagle led the Dragons' defense with 16 digs and three aces. Kyndra Monteith added seven digs. Hayden Ramsey paced a balanced attack with 10 kills. Natalie Sevier added eight kills and six digs. Josie Corbett had eight kills. Caylee Brown added seven kills and Grace Tippit six. Samantha Gooding paced the Dragons' offense with 25 assists. The Dragons' JV also won in two sets. The Dragons (2-0) are next in action Tuesday at Greenwood Christian.