Emily Newton Emily Newton   Eagles 3, Tigers 1  STERLING -- A
weekend journey out east might have taken away some of the focus
for the Thompson Valley volleyball team, but it only cost the
Eagles one set.  Thompson Valley beat Sterling 25-20, 25-27,
25-20, 25-23 Saturday to move its record to 11-9, 8-3 this
season. The Eagles were challenged in every set, but rode a
strong performance from Emily Newton, who registered 21 kills on
just 33 attempts. She also had six digs and a block. Setter
Hannah McCrimmon dished out 44 assists.  "Our passing was
adequate, we weren't putting emphasis on the game," TVHS coach
Nathan Fristed said. " We didn't play as well as we have been
lately. A Saturday travel match can the do that to you
sometimes.   4A Invitational  Thompson Valley coach Jana Madere
couldn't be happier with her team.  The Eagles had their highest
score of the season, a 176, and Alyssa Carroll posted her
biggest all-around point total. Carroll led TVHS with wins in
the vault, floor and beam, only losing the