THOMAS JEFFERSON ADVANCES TO DISTRICT SEMIFINALS
Third-seeded Thomas Jefferson defeated sixth-seeded Bronaugh 3-0 (25-8, 25-6, 25-17) on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Class 1 District 9 tournament.
Thomas Jefferson advanced to play second-seeded Jasper at 6 on Saturday in the semifinals at Jasper High School.
Lannah Grigg recorded 12 kills and four aces to lead Thomas Jefferson. Nico Carlson compiled five kills, five aces and four blocks for the Cavaliers, while Mayson Solum had nine assists and five aces and Yasmina Mokhtar contributed six assists and four aces.
Saturday’s other semifinal features top-seeded College Heights taking on fifth-seeded Liberal at 5 p.m.
Liberal beat fourth-seeded McAuley Catholic 3-1 (23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 27-25).
EAST NEWTON TOPS SENECA
Fifth-seeded East Newton defeated fourth-seeded Seneca 3-1 (12-25, 25-23, 30-28, 25-20) in the quarterfinals of the Class 3 District 12 tournament.
Rylee Darnell had 41 assists for the Indians, while Parker Long had 16 kills. Ellie Barnes contributed nine kills, while Braxton Raulston had 23 digs and Brylee Sage contributed two aces.
The Indians finish the season with a record of 14-16-3.
In a semifinal contest, third-seeded Lamar defeated second-seeded Mount Vernon 3-1 (22-25, 25-15, 25-12, 25-19) on Thursday.
Saturday’s second semifinal features No. 1 El Dorado Springs against East Newton at 6. The championship match is scheduled for 6 on Monday at Mount Vernon.
