Before conference play arrives next week, the Carl Junction volleyball team gained valuable experience at the always-tough Springfield Classic on Saturday.
The Bulldogs went 1-3-1 at the event, which is hosted by Kickapoo.
Ozark defeated Carl Junction 25-13, 25-18.
Kickapoo topped the Bulldogs 25-13, 25-22.
Carl Junction split a pair of sets with Rogersville, 25-18 and 18-25.
Fort Smith Southside edged Carl Junction 25-20, 25-19.
Carl Junction defeated Glendale 20-25, 25-10, 25-20.
For the tournament, Kylie Scott compiled 32 kills and 18 digs, while Destiny Buerge had 27 kills, 26 digs and four aces.
Miya Carnes had 65 assists for the tourney, while Aubrey Fowler had seven blocks and Sara Buchele contributed six aces.
Carl Junction opens Central Ozark Conference play on Tuesday with a home match against rival Webb City. Tuesday’s varsity match is slated for 7 p.m.