MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s Wildcats captured their home MVHS Junior Varsity Invitational volleyball tournament title Saturday.
The Wildcat JV beat Uniontown High 15-12, 15-11 in the championship match. The Wildcats went 5-0 to run the junior varsity’s record to 11-2.
They opened with a 15-10, 15-8 win over Central Heights followed by a 15-7, 15-12 victory over Southern Coffey County. Marmaton Valley defeated Hartford 15-7, 15-10 the downed Northeast-Arma 15-4, 15-7.
“What a fun tournament. All nine girls on the team played their hearts out,” said Jamie Stodgell, MVHS assistant coach.
“Everyone contributed to get the wins and their efforts were rewarded with gold medals.”
Shauna Knight served for 24 points for the Wildcats in the five matches. Kenzie Harrison had 23 service points and Ruby Mann had 21 service points.
Mackenzie Tynon led the net attack with nine kills and five blocks plus served up 15 points. Tessa Olson had four kills, one block and 10 points served.
Mann had three kills and one block. Ashlynn Pinkerton served for eight points and had three kills and one block at the net.
