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Aledo junior hitter Kendall Naguin (12) rips a spike for a kill as hitter Abby Tomas (10) gets into position during the Ladycats' 25-12, 25-11, 25-14 sweep over Western Hills this afternoon at the AHS gym.

The state-ranked No. 8 Aledo Ladycats opened the 2008 volleyball season with consecutive victories over Western Hills and Mansfield Timberview Tuesday at the AHS gym.