The Lady Wildcats went 2-1 in three matches played last week. Their wins were both in three straight games and their lone loss came in a close battle with highly ranked Williams in five games.
Playing in Cibecue on Tuesday, the Wildcats made quick work of the hometown Wildcats. They won in three games 25-12, 25-18 and 25-11. Samantha Jesmer led in kills with eight. Kate Edwards served an impressive 17 aces and had eight digs, and Kayle James finished with 13 assists.
On Thursday, the Ladies traveled to Mesa to take on Sequoia Charter. Like their first game of the week, they won this in dominating fashion, 25-13, 25-10 and 25-9. Edwards had 12 kills, and James served six aces, had 11 digs and finished with 23 assists.
Hosting Williams on Friday, the Wildcats met their match. The Vikings took the first two games 25-23. Joseph City came back winning game three 25-20, and an exciting game four 28-26. The decisive fifth game went to second-ranked Williams, 15-12.
Joseph City was ranked seventh in the 1A power points prior to the Williams game. This week they will put their 7-3 regular season record on the line at Tuba City on Tuesday, and at home on Thursday when they host Superior. This coming weekend they will host the Joseph City Volleyball Invitational.
