By Greg Perkins Joseph City Lady Wildcats has played four matches thus far in this abbreviated volleyball season compiling a 1-3 overall mark. The Wildcats opened the season on Sept. 24, with a 0-3 loss to visiting Winslow. The Bulldogs won the first game 25-15, took the second 25-20, then closed out the match with a 25-15 game three win. For the Wildcats, Kate Edwards led the team in kills with 3. Arami Miller and Neleigha Hutchens each led in aces with 2 apiece. Playing in Ash Fork on Tuesday the 29th, Joseph City was more competitive but still fell short in three games losing 19-25, 25-27 and 20-25 to the Lady Spartans. Kadence Armstrong and Savannah Kinlicheenie each led the team in kills with 4 apiece. Miller served 5 aces leading in that category. Edwards led in defensive digs with 10. Kayle James was the assist leader with 8. Hosting Mayer on Thursday last week the Lady Cats picked up their first win of the campaign with a 3-1 victory over their Wildcat counterparts. Joseph City won game one 25-18, took the second game 25-19, dropped game three 21-25, then won the match with a game four 25-13 outcome. Edwards led the team in kills with 8, Hutchens led in aces with 6, Jauslyn Nells, James, and Jessica Jesmer each had 7 digs. James led in assists with 19. Hosting rival Mogollon on Saturday, the Lady Wildcats were outmatched by the Mustangs losing in three games, 15-25, 13-25 and 20-25. Nells and Armstrong each had 3 kills. Nells also served 2 aces. Ajana Tagler and Edwards both had 5 digs. Miller and James each had 6 assists. Joseph City will host Williams this Friday. Next Tuesday they are slated to play at St. Johns.
