The Lady Jackets season came to an end after a heartbreaking loss to Fruitvale in the Regional Quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 6. The Lady Jackets won the first set 25-19, lost the second set 25-22, came back strong on the third set 25-15, and ultimately lost the next two sets 25-20 and 18-16.
Harley Jones led kills with 20, led blocks with 2 solo and 2 assists, one ace, and 4 digs. Caede Pounds had 17 kills, 17 service receptions, one ace, 3 assists, and 24 digs. Kynlee Citrano had 12 kills, 5 service receptions, and 14 digs. Kimber Renfro had 4 kills, 2 blocks, Carlee Gay had one kill, 2 blocks, and one assist. Sadie Garsee led defense with 43 service receptions, 20 digs, she also added 4 assist and 2 aces. Demi Garsee had 17 service receptions, one ace, and 16 digs.
Jorja Barnes helped on defense with 3 service receptions, 6 digs, and one ace. Kennedi Wilson had one block assist. Tegan Toler led assists with 42, 13 digs, one ace, and three kills. This loss is heavy and disappointing, but the team is freshman and sophomore heavy with three juniors and no seniors so the Lady Jackets look to return the entire team and come back even better next year.
‘Jackets win against Leveretts Chapel
The Yellowjacket picked up a big 67-4 Senior Night win against Leveretts Chapel securing their spot in the playoffs. The Seniors were recognized in pregame activities. Turner Johnson was selected by the cheerleaders as “Mr. Spirit” and Sadie Garsee was selected as “Football Sweetheart” by the football team. Kasen Citrano had 4 carries for 57 yards with 2 touchdowns, 6 tackles, a forced fumble pick 6. Turner Johnson had 1 carry for 35 yards with one touchdown, threw 2 passes for 52 yards with one touchdown, 5 tackles, and a fumble recovery. Jayse Gay had 4 carries for 83 yards with 2 touchdowns, 5 tackles, 3 hurries, an onside recovery, and forced fumble. Bryson Swanson had one carry for 2 yards with one touchdown, a 32-yard reception, 3 tackles, pass breakup, and a pick 6. Colton Wiseman had 1 touchdown reception for 20 yards, and 3 tackles. Cainan Kosina had 2 carries for 18 yards, one tackle, and an onside recovery. Gunner Walker had one carry for three yards and one tackle. Weston Wiseman had 3 tackles, Greyson Rosencranz had 2 tackles and a hurry, Russell McDonnold had 3 tackles and two onside kicks, and Masen Pursley had three tackles.
This week the Jackets will play an undefeated Aquilla team for the Bi-District Championship. The game is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13 in Grapeland with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
