The Wildcats moved their regular season record to 6-3, with three victories last week. Playing in Heber on Tuesday, the team went the distance with their rivals before prevailing in five games. Joseph City took the first game 25-19, then dropped the second 22-25. Game three was close with the Cats winning 25-23, only to see the Mustangs bounce back, taking game four 21-25. Joseph City survived game five, winning it 15-12.
Amber Neill led in kills with 9. Mckenzie Jesmer added 8 and Audrey Neill helped with 5. Amber Neill, Raylee Fish and Audrey Neill each served 2 aces. Shenoa Skidmore led the defense with 28 digs from her Libero position. Jaydiana Kinlicheenie added 13, and Amber Neill finished with 11. Beatty led the team in assists with 11. Fish added 9.
Friday night was an easier night for the Wildcats. Hosting Mayer, the team dominated in three straight games: 25-7, 25-6 and 25-9. Audrey Neill led in kills with 9. Amber Neill added 6, and Beatty had 5. Beatty had the hot serve, finishing with 7 aces. Skidmore had 8 digs. Beatty led in assists with 14.
Saturday afternoon, the team made the short trip to neighboring Holbrook, where they lost the first game 15-25, but came storming back to win the next three games and the match: 25-21, 25-20, and 25-17.
This week, Joseph City will host Sedona on Wednesday, then travel to Seligman on Friday.
