By Greg Perkins Joseph City split their two matches played last week. After falling to rival Mogollon in three straight games on Tuesday, they bounced back with a home court win over Basis on Friday. Playing in Heber on Tuesday they were shut down early. Ajhana Tagler led the team in kills with 5. Kate Edwards had the second most with only 3. Arami Miller served 2 aces. Kadence Armstrong had three blocks. Kassidy Juarez led the way in digs with 21. Kate Edwards had 12 and Arami Miller helped with 11 blocks. Kayle James had 8 assists to lead in that category. Friday’s home match with Basis started slowly with Basis taking the first game 25-21, but Joseph City bounced back in a big way taking game two 25-3. They won the third game 25-15, then closed out the match with a 25-14 win in game four. Edwards led in kills with 10. Samantha Jesmer added 7. Tyra Dixon led the team in aces with 9. Ava Neil and Tagler each served 6 aces. Edwards led with 12 digs. Neil led in assists with 12. After playing at Williams on Tuesday the Wildcats will compete in the Payson Volleyball Invitational this weekend. They are scheduled to face Mingus Union, Fountain Hills, Winslow and Payson in Friday’s pool play matches. Saturday’s schedule will be based on Friday’s results. Next Tuesday they have a rematch with Mogollon, this time in Joseph City. The Lady Wildcats enter this week with an overall 3-2 record.
