The Lady Wildcats were playing well entering last week, but two losses in three matches dropped their regular season record to 4-3. Playing in Heber on Tuesday, Joseph City fell in three straight games, 24-26, 21-25 and 14-25.
The team finished with just 20 kills led by April Neill with 8. Tori Beatty added 6, and Audrey Neill helped with 5. April Neill added 12 digs, Kayle James had 8, and Beatty finished with 6. James led the team in assists with 17.
Thursday’s home match with Hayden went much better with the Wildcats prevailing in three straight games, 25-12, 25-17 and 25-17.
April Neill again had 8 kills. Audrey Neill, and Kaci Palmer each finished with 5. James led in assists with 21.
Hosting Veritas Prep on Friday, the Wildcats were pretty much dominated in three straight games losing 13-25, 17-25 and 20-25 to the Falcons.
April Neill had 9 kills, and James added 6. April Neill led the team in digs with 18. Amber Neill, and James each had 10, and Blair Hildreth finished with 7. James again led the team in assists with 11.
This week, Joseph City will be off until they compete in the Epic Tourney Volleyball Invite on Friday and Saturday in Chandler. Following the tournament, they will host Cibecue on Tuesday.
