The volleyball season for the Russellville High School varsity team is underway, and the Golden Tigers have already been busy on the court with matches versus quality competition.

First-year varsity head coach Madison Lamon earned her first win as the RHS squad opened the season by defeating Curry High School 2-0 Aug. 22 by scores of 25-16 and 25-20.  Hamilton High School hosted the tri-match, and the Aggies defeated Russellville 2-1 later that same evening.

The Golden Tigers participated in a tournament at Lauderdale County High School Aug. 24. Russellville dropped the first match to Deshler, won a set versus Lexington, but lost to the Golden Bears, was defeated by Addison 2-0 and finished the day with a win over Elkmont 2-1 with scores of 25-18, 20-25 and 15-6.

Russellville took the home court for the first time this year for a tri-match versus Colbert Heights and Deshler Aug. 26. The Golden Tigers defeated the Colbert Heights Wildcats in a hard-fought battle 2-1 and finished the evening with a loss to Deshler.

Phil Campbell High School was the site for a tri-match Aug. 27. Russellville defeated the Bobcats 2-1, and the Golden Tigers also defeated Phillips High by the same total.

RHS traveled to Haleyville High School Aug. 29 and fell to the Lions. Next up for Russellville was a tournament held at West Morgan Aug. 31. The Golden Tigers were defeated by Priceville and Deshler to start the day before finishing strong with a 2-1 victory over Hatton High by scores of 25-22, 22-25 and 15-7.