The Lady Wildcats lost their season-opening match at Kingman Academy on Wednesday. The Tigers won a close first game, 25-23, then had an easier time in game two, winning it 25-17, before closing out the Wildcats in game three with a 25-14 final score.
Raylee Fish led the team in kills, collecting 7 of the team’s 19 total. Audrey Neill had 4, and Amber Neill, Tori Beatty, Ryah Frost, and Kaci Palmer each had 2 kills.
Fish also led the way in aces with 3. Beatty and Shenoa Skidmore each served 1 ace. Amber Neill led the defense with 7 digs. Shenoa Skidmore added 6, Jaydiana Kinlicheenie, 4; Tori Beatty, 4; and Raylee Fish had 4. Beatty led in assists with 12.
Joseph City was busy in the Payson Invitational Tournament over the weekend. They played 12 total matches with a record of 7-4-1. Their 7 wins came over Mingus Union twice, Agua Fria, Chandler Prep, Poston Butte, Page and Ganado. Their losses were to Gilbert Christian, North Valley Christian, Mingus Union twice, and they fought to a tie with Campo Verde.
This week, the team will host Ash Fork on Tuesday, then welcome in St. Johns on Thursday.
