The Lady Wildcats played one regular season volleyball match last week before hosting their own invitational tournament. That one match was a thriller, with Joseph City earning a road win at Sedona in five games. Sedona took the first game 25-23, only to see Joseph City take an extended game two 28-26. The Wildcats went ahead with a 25-20 game three win. Sedona extended the match winning game four 25-22. With the first four games being close, the fifth was the exception with Joseph City controlling it 15-5 to win the match.
McKenzie Jesmer led in kills with 13. Samantha Jesmer added 12, and Kaci Palmer finished with 5 kills. Sahzira Schoby and Samantha Jesmer each served 5 aces. Shenoa Skidmore led the defense in digs with 31. Schoby added 22, Samantha Jesmer 18, Jaydiana Kinlicheenie 12, and Tori Beatty counted for 11. Schoby was the leader in assists with 15.
Joseph City enters this week ranked in the 16th and final spot for the 1A state playoffs. They have five matches remaining with two slated for this week. They travel to face top ranked Mogollon on Friday, then will host No. 14 Rock Point on Saturday. The Wildcats are 6-7 heading into their final five matches.
