Davenport Gorillas Fall in Four Sets to St. George's
The Davenport volleyball team struggled to secure a victory during their recent road match against the St. George's Dragons.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Volleyball
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The Davenport Gorillas fell to the St. George's Dragons in a four-set volleyball match. The match concluded with set scores of 25-21, 25-27, 25-15, and 25-19.
Why it matters
This result follows a busy week for the team, which included both a win against Upper Columbia Academy and a loss to Northwest Christian.
Rebecca Choate recorded 15 assists and four aces, while Shontee Kieffer contributed five blocks during the match. These individual performances were measured against the team total across the four-set contest.
The players
Davenport Gorillas
The high school volleyball team representing Davenport in competitive league play.
St. George's Dragons
The high school volleyball team that hosted and defeated the Gorillas.
Layla Hammond
A key player for the Gorillas who contributed 10 kills during the match.
Tatum Hupp
The athlete who recorded 28 digs for Davenport during the St. George's contest.
Rebecca Choate
A playmaker for the Gorillas who notched 15 assists and four aces.
The details
Despite a competitive second set that the Gorillas won 27-25, they were unable to overcome the Dragons' momentum. The Gorillas relied on team coverage throughout the match to maintain their defensive efforts.
Timeline
October 19: Davenport defeated Upper Columbia Academy in three sets.
October 20: Davenport lost to Northwest Christian in three sets.
October 22: Davenport lost to St. George's in four sets.
October 31: Davenport plays in the district tournament in Colfax.
Season Trajectory
This loss provides the Gorillas with critical film and statistical feedback as they finalize their rotation for the district tournament. The team must now reconcile their recent inconsistencies to improve their standing for the postseason bracket in Colfax.
The Gorillas head to the postseason tournament following a stretch of mixed results. Players and coaches will look to reduce the errors that affected their play during the recent losses.
The takeaway
Consistent team coverage and individual efficiency are essential as the squad shifts focus toward tournament play. Refocusing on fundamentals will be the primary objective for the Gorillas as they prepare for the district competition.
What happens next
Davenport will compete in the district tournament held in Colfax on October 31.
Further reading
For more information on the season, visit Volleyball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Odessa Record.
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