BURLINGTON — Members of the Iola High volleyball team won the Burlington summer tournament on Thursday, July 13.
Competing were Jackie Fager, Brooklyn Holloway, Kaysin Crusinbery, Sheridan Byrd, Alana Mader, Dally Curry and Zoie Hesse.
“The returners have continued to work hard in the offseason and get better,” Iola head coach Amanda Holman said. “They did a great job working with the younger players and encouraging them. Kaysin Crusinbery did a great job of stepping up into that leadership role and communicating.”
Iola started out by defeating Burlington in two sets, 25-19 and 25-16 followed by a two-set victory against Topeka, 25-22 and 25-16.
Iola lost to Fredonia in two sets, 25-11 and 25-20.
The Mustangs came on top against Fredonia in a later matchup, 25-23 and 25-18.
“I think the summer skills we did, the team camp we put on as well as the summer tournament play will greatly help the team this fall,” said Holman. “Doing these things in the summer helps the freshmen transition to what high school ball is like earlier and they learn our expectations.”
Iola’s final matchup was against Burlington and they won in three sets, 25-17, 24-26 and 25-21.
“The players were very dedicated this summer with consistent high numbers showing up for summer activities,” said Holman. “I think the girls are excited for the season. They are also trying to make the changes that the coaching staff is asking of them.”
The Mustangs will take the floor again this fall for the high school season.
