Armstrong helps Eagles toughen up
Nobody wanted to look at Erica Armstrong's left hand after she dislocated a finger while playing for the Kirkwood volleyball team in a 3-0 victory over NIACC Wednesday night, although the trainer had no choice.
Several of Armstrong's teammates covered their mouths and looked away.
"They were about to puke," she said later.
Even Armstrong looked away as the trainer examined her hand and then popped the errant finger back into place.
"It was ugly," said Kirkwood Coach Jill Williams, who took a quick peek.
"It was smashed up," Armstrong confirmed.
Incredibly, she did not miss a single point despite the injury. "Oh no, couldn't," she said firmly.
Without a doubt, Armstrong is a tough customer on the floor.
The trainer taped her pinkie and ring finger together between sets and the 6-foot sophomore from Guttenburg and Clayton Ridge High School simply played on.
