MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Senior outside hitter Kelsey Bell had a career evening and anchored the Faulkner senior class in a straight-sets victory over Talladega 25-12, 25-18, 28-26 here at Tine Davis Gym.

Faulkner's five seniors took center stage in the senior night match and dominated play until the third set. The Lady Eagles were ultimately able to overcome a rocky patch to ice the Tornados in front of a sizable home crowd.

Bell put down 20 kills hitting and impressive .395 and added 12 digs, four service aces and a pair of block assists. The senior's 20-kill mark is a career-high for a three-set game and matched only by her 20 kills in a five-set ordeal with Webber International earlier this season.

The five seniors listen to the closing remarks during the senior night ceremony

Senior middle Autumn Benson hit .333 with six kills and led the defense with four total blocks.

Senior right sides Chandra Leetham and Ariel Riley each had five kills hitting .357 and .250 respectively.

Brittnay Renfroe had five kills out of the middle hitting .500 and had three total blocks.

Senior right side Shelby Woods had a pair of kills.

Sarah Ford offered up 17 assists and had 10 digs while fellow setter Morgan Wilson also contributed 17 assists.

Katie Martin was the Lady Eagle dig leader with 14.

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"This senior class has really been something special," said head coach Tori Bartels. "Every year it's tough to say goodbye to your seniors, but this particular group has been through a lot with this program. All five have been here all four years and they've grown tremendously in that time. They've really come into their own this season as players and leaders and I'm grateful to God for the impact they've made on this team and in my life."

Faulkner moved to 13-13 on the year and will host Southern States Athletic Conference foe Martin Methodist at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 for the final home match of the season.