WEBB CITY 3, WILLARD 0
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Bouncing back nicely from Tuesday’s loss to rival Carl Junction, Webb City defeated Willard 25-15, 25-20, 25-17 on Thursday night inside the Cardinal Dome.
The Cardinals improved to 10-2 and 2-1 in the Central Ozark Conference.
Aubree Lassiter led the Cardinals with 14 kills and six digs, while Jaeli Rutledge added six kills and Kirra Long had five.
Savannah Crane handed out 22 assists from the setter position, while libero Sophia Crane recorded a team-high 22 digs.
Also for the Cardinals, Jadyn Catterson had eight digs and Mia Lenker had five aces.
Webb City will be among the teams competing at this Saturday’s Carl Junction Classic.
BRANSON 3, JOPLIN 1
Despite a solid effort, Joplin suffered a 3-1 setback to visiting Branson on Thursday in COC play inside Kaminsky Gymnasium.
The Pirates defeated the Eagles 27-29, 25-20, 25-21, 25-21.
“I’m proud of our effort and our fight tonight,” Joplin coach Staci Saunders said, noting the Eagles played much better than they did on Tuesday night.
Bailey Owens led Joplin with 29 kills, eight digs and two aces, while Raelin Calderon contributed 11 kills and six digs.
Phia Vogel had a team-high 17 digs, while Adalynn Noirfalise had 39 assists and 12 digs.
Janiah Vaughn chipped in six kills and three digs, while Lucy Erisman contributed five digs.
Joplin (3-10, 0-3 COC) will compete at this weekend’s Lee’s Summit North Tournament.
SENECA 3, MCDONALD COUNTY 1
ANDERSON, Mo. — Seneca went on the road to earn a 25-22, 17-25, 25-20 and 25-15 win over McDonald County in Big 8 West Conference action on Thursday.
“We found a great rhythm tonight and the girls worked very well together as a team,” Seneca coach Rachel Ayo said. “It was a great win and I am excited to see how this brings us into our busy three-game week next week.”
Jera Jameson led Seneca with 18 kills, three aces, a block assist and block kill, while Anna Adkins finished with 28 assists, two block assists and three aces. Ella Graham finished with 15 digs and Valencia Araujo closed with 12 digs. Danessa Macy had four aces.
Seneca hosts Gravette on Monday.
MCAULEY 3, PURDY 2
PURDY, Mo. — McAuley Catholic dropped the first two sets before rallying back for a 24-26, 25-27, 26-24, 25-22 and 15-8 win over Purdy on Thursday.
“It took us a while to get into a groove,” McAuley coach Sarah Nangle said. “We are dealing with two starters who were also sick.”
Kloee Williamson had 18 kills and eight aces to lead the Warriors, while Avery Gardner had 11 kills in the win.
McAuley improves to 5-10-4 on the season and hosts Wheaton on Tuesday.
THOMAS JEFFERSON 3, SOUTHWEST 1
Thomas Jefferson defeated Southwest 25-13, 20-25, 25-18, 25-18.
The Cavaliers are now 14-3 overall and 3-0 in conference play.
Other scores
Ozark def. Carthage 25-18, 25-18, 25-16
Nixa def. Carl Junction 25-19, 25-17, 25-21
Monett def. East Newton 25-21, 26-24, 19-25, 20-25, 15-5
