Ellie Murrell (21) and the Clinton Dragons took on the Karns Beavers in a TSSAA District 3-AAA matchup on Lee Henson Court on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Clinton won 25-11, 25-21, 25-6. (Photo by Danny Parker)
BY DAVE LINK
Senior middle hitter Ellie Murrell recalls joining Clinton’s volleyball team as a freshman for the 2021 season when the Lady Dragons were more accustomed to losing than winning.
Oh, how times have changed during Murrell’s four years with the team.
Clinton (23-7, 8-0 in District 3-AAA) remained atop the district standings Tuesday night with a 3-0 victory at Karns.
The Lady Dragons are defending district champions, going 12-0 last year.
“It’s big considering we started from so little,” Murrell said.
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