The Dixon volleyball team has a single word written on the white tape wrapped around their fingers.

“One.”

It is a reminder to play as a team, not individually.

The mantra has led to success as the Duchesses improved to 2-0 after a 25-19, 25-19 win over Rochelle in Thursday night’s home opener at Lancaster Gym.

Leah Carlson had six kills, eight assists and two aces as Dixon had a balanced attack on the stat sheet.

“We’re only focusing on our level of energy and being as one team,” Carlson said. “We write ‘one’ on our finger to represent that we can’t be individuals in the game. It’s not going to work.”

Rochelle (1-1) led the first set 19-17 and Dixon took timeout. The Duchesses responded with six straight points, including one of two aces from Abby Hicks.

Morgan Hargrave (six ki

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