Joseph City volleyball started their season on Aug. 31 in fine form by taking down Round Valley in three straight games. The Wildcats had little problems in the first two games winning the first 25-16, then taking the second 25-12. The hometown Elks made game three a little closer but Joseph City prevailed 25-23.
Samantha Jesmer led the team in kills with 11. She served two aces and had eight digs. Brenlee Hutchens led in aces with three. April Neal had two aces. Neal and Kadence Armstrong each led the team in blocks with three apiece. Kate Edwards led the way in digs with 16. Kayle James dominated the assist category with 21 helpers.
The Wildcats competed in the Payson Invitational tournament over the weekend of Sept. 2-3 picking up three wins in four matches on Friday. They started with a 1-2 loss to the host school Payson early Friday morning. They finished strong the rest of the day picking up 2-1 wins over Northland Prep, and Mingus Union then capped the day off with a 3-0 win over Bourgade Catholic in a 4:30 match.
