John Battle emerged as the victorious team in the Mountain 7 District volleyball match against Union. Led by Jacqueline Hill’s impressive performance with 15 kills, 10 assists, and nine digs, John Battle secured a triumphant home win. Mackenzie Smith also contributed significantly with 19 assists, 10 digs, and five kills.
The match saw John Battle dominate Union in three sets, with scores of 25-19, 25-11, and 25-23. Allison Smith and Olivia Stevens showcased their defensive skills for the Trojans, recording 19 digs and 10 digs, respectively. Bella Shutters displayed her attacking prowess with seven kills and three aces, while Eden Wallace contributed six kills to the team’s victory.
On the Union side, Harper Potter stood out with seven kills, five aces, and four digs. Jordan Shuler also made significant contributions with seven digs and four kills. Addison Toney played a vital role in setting up plays for the team, tallying 14 assists and six digs. Olivia Light added four kills and three digs, while Kellie Sutphin and Kaylee Rutherford displayed strong defensive performances with six digs each.
In another match, Virginia High defeated Graham in a Southwest District showdown. Amelia Mckenzie played a key role for Virginia High with 15 kills, while Charli Carpenter contributed 34 assists. Ellie Cobb added eight kills to help secure the Bearcats’ victory.
Gate City emerged victorious in a match against Abingdon in the Mountain 7 District. Makayla Bays led the Blue Devils with an impressive performance, recording 25 kills and 14 digs. Peyton Taylor also played a significant role with 16 kills of her own. George Griffis showcased his skills as the team’s setter, dishing out 39 assists. Rylee Blevins dug out 17 digs, while Madeline Greear added seven kills to support the team’s victory. Gracie Statzer stood out for Abingdon with 18 kills, 18 digs, and three blocks.
In a late Tuesday match, Rye Cove emerged victorious in a marathon five-set match against Twin Springs in the Cumberland District. Gracie Turner contributed 18 kills, 15 digs, and nine service points for Rye Cove, while Jalynn Rogers added 16 kills, 23 digs, 17 service points, and three aces. The Eagles displayed a strong team effort with contributions from Natalie Fannon, Naquila Harless, Gracie Byrd, Allison Akers, Brooke Walker, and Alidia Kern.
Overall, these matches showcased the talent and competitiveness of the teams in their respective districts. The players’ impressive performances led to exciting matches filled with intense action and skillful plays.
