Tuesday October 24th the Lady Aces traveled to McLeansboro to face the number four seed Hamilton County. We came in as the number five seed fired up and ready to win. The set started with the Lady Aces down 0-4 but we clawed our was back up and took the lead at 9-8 and never looked back. We stretched out the lead with great defense, extreme focus, and strong attacking. The second set was closer back and forth scoring. Our girls pulled away at the end taking both sets for the win, with set scores of 25-21, 25-21. 

The libero Grace Thacker with 14 digs, 2 assist, Kathryn Blake 7 kills, 10 digs, 1 assist, 1 block, Sarah McCorkle 18 assists, 1 dig, 4 aces, Piper Belt 4 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace, 1 block, Madison Stevens, 7 kills, 1 block, Maycee Randall 5 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs, Nora Jones 2 digs, 1 ace, 2 assists, Marissa Goldman 1 ace, Chandler Cusick 2 kills, 2 digs, 1 block. 

The Lady Aces Varsity team is now 21-11. They go into the regional final facing the number one seeded Fairfield with a record of 33-3. They will travel back to McLeansboro for championship match starting at 6:00 on Thursday the 26th.  The team would love to see a great fan turnout. Fairfield fans always pack the place. Let’s show our aces pride and come support these girls!!  Also be on the lookout for more details.  There may be a possibility for high school kids to ride on a fan bus.

Comments by Assistant Coach Bonnie Keepes