JONES HONORED FOR 3,000 CAREER ASSISTS IN BULLDOG WIN
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — On a night where senior Lo Jones was honored with surpassing 3,000 career assists, Carl Junction (13-7-1, 2-2 COC) made the night even more memorable with a 25-20, 20-25, 25-21 and 25-16 Central Ozark Conference win over Republic on Thursday.
Jones, an Arkansas volleyball commit, surpassed 3,000 career assists during the Dr. Jeffrey Knutzen CJ Classic on Saturday.
“What a great accomplishment for Lo,” Carl Junction coach Cheryl Sharples said. “She does a great job running an offense and creating successful opportunities for her hitters.
“The best part was that she didn’t even know she had reached 3,000.”
Jones added 34 assists in the win over the Tigers, while Destiny Buerge finished with 14 digs. Karissa Chase had 11 kills, five aces and three blocks. Jocelyn Brown finished with 20 digs.
Carl Junction hosts Joplin on Tuesday.
SENECA SWEEPS NEVADA
Seneca earned its 11th win of the season after defeating Nevada 25-17, 25-21 and 25-20 in Big 8 Conference action on Thursday.
The Indians improve to 11-5-1 and are 3-0 in conference play.
Brylee Sage had 26 assists and four aces, while Parker Long finished with 15 kills, four aces and a block. Jera Jameson had six kills, while Braxton Raulston finished with eight kills and four digs.
Seneca takes part in the Neosho Tournament on Saturday.
MCAULEY SWEEPS VERONA
McAuley Catholic volleyball improved to 18-10-2, 4-0 in the Ozark 7, after sweeping Verona 25-11, 25-20 and 26-24 on Thursday.
“We worked with a different lineup this evening and I think that’s what allowed Verona to score more than we wanted,” McAuley coach Sarah Nangle said. “But, overall, I am still proud that we were able to win in three games.”
Kloee Williamson and Lily Black each had five kills to lead the Warriors, while Kaitlyn Bates had four aces. JoJo Wheeler finished with 10 digs.
McAuley hosts Golden City on Tuesday.
MCDONALD COUNTY TOPS MONETT
MONETT, Mo. — McDonald County defeated Monett 25-17, 25-19, 25-16 in a Big 8 matchup.
Savannah Leib had nine kills and five aces to lead the Mustangs, while Megan Elwood and Carlie Martin added five kills apiece.
Jayden Forcum handed out 22 assists and Elwood had a team-high 24 digs. Hay Nay Way added 18 digs.
The Mustangs will compete at Mount Vernon’s tournament on Saturday.
CARTHAGE EARNS COC WIN
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage defeated Willard 25-15, 24-26, 25-18, 25-18 on Thursday in a COC contest.
The Tigers (7-15-2, 1-3 COC) are at Bentonville (Ark.) on Monday.
