VERONA, Mo. — Third-seeded Thomas Jefferson defeated sixth-seeded Exeter 3-0 (25-15, 25-11, 25-14) in a quarterfinal contest of the Class 1 District 8 volleyball tournament on Monday at Verona High School.
With the win, the Cavaliers advance to Tuesday’s semifinals, where they’ll take on No. 2 seed McAuley Catholic at 6:15. The first semifinal will feature No. 1 College Heights Christian against No. 4 Wheaton at 5.
The title match will follow the semifinals at approximately 7:30.
In Monday’s win, Thomas Jefferson’s Winni Hiebert had five kills, five aces and two blocks, Sonia Carlson had five kills and an ace, Nico Carlson contributed six blocks, three aces and two kills, Kayley Ball had six aces and Laynie Solum added two aces.
SEASON ENDS FOR SENECA
CASSVILLE, Mo. — Fifth-seeded Cassville upset fourth-seeded Seneca 3-1 (25-14, 21-25, 25-18, 25-18) in a quarterfinal match of the Class 3 District 12 volleyball tournament on Monday at Cassville High School.
The Wildcats advanced to Tuesday’s semifinals to play No. 1 seed Mount Vernon at 4, while the season ended for the Indians (6-17-2).
Seneca’s Parker Long compiled 11 kills, 19 digs and four aces, while Rylee Darnell had 25 assists and Rylee Nesvold had 27 digs.
Also for the Indians, Jera Jameson had six kills, Myla Hembree had five kills, Ellie Barnes had four kills and Jadeyn Bailey added three kills.
Tuesday’s other semifinal will feature No. 2 Lamar vs. No. 3 Aurora at 5.
