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VOLLEYBALL: Carl Junction drops opener

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. The Carl Junction volleyball team dropped its 2020 season opener on Friday night.
Rogers (Ark.) defeated Carl Junction 25-21, 24-26, 25-11, 27-25.
The Mounties improved to 4-0, while the Bulldogs dropped to 0-1.
Carl Junction won the JV and freshman matches.
The Bulldogs host Kickapoo on Tuesday.

VOLLEYBALL: Carthage earns four wins in Branson

BRANSON, Mo. Carthage went 4-1 at the Branson Invitational volleyball tournament on Saturday, capturing the Silver bracket’s title.
In pool play, Carthage defeated Fair Grove 25-18, 25-12, Helias Catholic beat the Tigers 25-11, 25-20 and Carthage topped Lebanon 25-18, 25-22.
In Silver bracket action, Carthage beat Republic 25-17, 26-24 and then Mount Vernon 25-18, 25-18.
Carthage hosts McDonald County at 5:30 on Tuesday for Senior Night.