The Dothan Wolves won all five of their matches on Saturday to win Ariton’s Purple Cat Classic Tournament, including a tight battle with Houston Academy in the championship match.

The Wolves edged the Raiders 27-25, 26-24 in the championship.

Dothan also took a tight semifinal win, downing the host Purple Cats 26-24, 25-22.

The Wolves won three pool matches, beating Headland 25-23, 25-17, G.W. Long 25-11, 17-25, 15-10 and Zion Chapel 25-19, 25-11.

Kerigan Freeman earned eight aces, 17 kills, 59 assists and 10 digs and Ella Brown 28 kills, six aces and 57 digs to lead Dothan. Brantlee McCarthy had 15 kills, six solo blocks and nine digs and Reese Colbert had 73 digs and 10 assists.

Catherine Farmer had eight aces, 35 assists and 26 digs and Mary Beth Arnold 23 kills and 12 digs. Kara L

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