From Coach Bonnie Keepes:
I’m very pleased to share that both teams went undefeated in the regular season conference play.
The 8th grade group ended their last regular season game with a win at Olney to clench the title. They took each set 25-18, 25-15. The first set we came out with some hitting errors, and not playing as aggressively as I’d like, but they found their rhythm and cleaned up the errors. We gained big momentum into the second set, and all the girls were able to see court time tonight. I’m so proud of the way the girls have managed to stay tough, and just get the job done. Coming into regionals seeded first, they boast a 20 and 4 win loss record.
For the stats Lyla Keepes 3 kills, 3 digs, Kyleigh Smith 6 kills, Evie Sellers 2 aces, 1 kill, 1 dig, 1 block, Riley Hershey 4 aces, Kinley Harris 3 assists, Leah Lewis 2 aces, 7 assists.
The 7th grade group started with more hitting errors than we would like as well. They also got their momentum going, with big scoring runs, and did not look back. The girls had big set wins with scores of 25-13, 25-16. They played great together this season, and will be a team to watch next year. They close their season with a 17-2 record. Way to go ladies!! This group was also undefeated last year. Highlights were Alivia Peach 4 aces, 1 kill, 1 dig, 1 block, Journey Loudermilk 3 aces, 1 kill, Quincy Keepes 5 aces, 3 assists, Zoie Randall 2 aces, 1 kills, Bayley Andrews 1 ace, Gracee Haggard 1 kill, Ella Turner 4 aces, Ryleigh Gill 1 dig, Chloe Toutloff 1 ace.
The 6th grade group had a big lead the first set, but Olney shifted the momentum and took the set. Our girls came out strong the second set and won, but fell the third set. Set scores were 24-26L, 25-10W, 11-15L. Some stats to share are Opal Earnest with 2 aces, 4 assists, Macy Glenn 10 aces, 1 kill, Jersey Mounts 2 aces, 2 kills, Josie James 2 aces, Haleigh Prosise 2 aces, 1 kill, Farryn King 2 aces, 1 kill, Addie White 1 kill. Their season ended with 9 wins, 2 losses, and 4 split matches. Great job girls!
I’m going to miss all the 6th and 7th graders in the gym, with 8th preparing for regionals. They are some amazing girls, who have grown so much in skill and confidence on the court.
Next up the 8th grade will face Carmi for game one of the regional tournament on Thursday the 16th at 5 o’clock in Flora. The championship game will be played at 7 after the Olney vs Flora matchup at 6. Let’s go Aces!
