Ozark’s sweep of Kickapoo last week serves as the top highlight thus how far Kezi Lopez has asserted herself as a first-year starter and opposite outside hitter to all-stater Tara Venable.
Lopez led the Lady Tigers with 14 kills.
“It’s so exciting to be a part of this program,” she said. “I’m grateful I have had the opportunity to rise to the occasion and hopefully make a difference to help my team win.”
Lopez stepped into a starting role this season after senior Aubrey Browning suffered a torn ACL. Browning netted 241 kills while helping the Lady Tigers to a Class 5 state runner-up finish last season.
“We expected to have Tara and Aubrey back as our starting ‘outsides’ this year,” coach Adeanna Chrestman said. "When Aubry got hurt, Kezi had t... Click here to read full article
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