The Lady Wildcats picked up a pair of critical wins last week, improving their outlook for postseason play. Hosting Fort Thomas on Thursday night, Joseph City prevailed in three close games winning 25-21, 25-22 and 25-23. Samantha Jesmer, and McKenzie Jesmer each led the team in kills with 7 apiece, and Raylee Fish added 5.
Blair Hildreth served 4 aces, and Sahzira Schoby served 3 winners. Shenoa Skidmore led in digs with 13, Tori Beatty added 11. Beatty led the team in assists with 14. Skidmore added 5 assists.
Playing at Grand Canyon on Friday, the Wildcats again prevailed, this time in four games. The Wildcats won the first game 25-16 but dropped the second 17-25. They recovered winning game three 25-17, and game four 25-12.
Samantha Jesmer led in kills with 15. McKenzie Jesmer added 13. Beatty led in aces with 6. Schoby added 4. Skidmore played well defensively leading the team with 28 digs. Beatty led in assists with 22. Schoby added 13.
Joseph City has one final regular season game this week. They will travel to face Williams on Tuesday. This weekend they will compete in the 1A Central Tournament hosted by Ash Fork and Williams. The 1A state tournament begins on Nov. 5, at the sites of the higher-seeded teams. The Wildcats entered this week ranked 10th in the 1A rankings and will more than likely be on the road in the first round of the 1A state tournament next Tuesday, regardless of the outcome of the regional tournament this weekend.
Joseph City is 9-8 in regular season contests heading into their final game on Tuesday.
