Lovett has been the main weapon this season and she has turned in big performances all year. Her best was a 29 kill performance against Ozark in a five set battle. She’s been strong down the stretch this season and the team has responded around her. Lovett has the size and the shot selection to take over a game. Anna Kate has turned it up at the service line as well. Can the Lady Tigers keep it going and make a run at the title? They will face the winner of the 3/4 game between CAC and Bregman with Fountain Lake looming large for the semifinals. One step at a time.

Charleston has won seven of its last eight matches, including three straight to capture the 3A North Regional championship. After finishing fourth in the 3A-1 conference at 7-5, the Lady Tigers have caught fire in the postseason, rallying from two sets down to defeat host Paris 3-2 in the regional final.

Sophomore co-captain Anna Kate Lovett Anna Kate Lovett 5'9" | OH/DS/L Charleston | 2029 AR has been a big part of that run. She leads Charleston with 221 kills, averaging 5.1 per set, while adding 25 aces, 147 digs and 173 receptions this season.

Lovett has taken on a major role despite being just a sophomore, and the Lady Tigers are playing their best volleyball at the right time. They’ll look to keep that momentum rolling Tuesday at the 3A State Tournament in Quitman.