Collierville turns tables on Bob Jones volleyball at Supreme Courts
MADISON – Bob Jones defeated Tennessee’s Collierville at home Friday to stop a losing streak that reached two earlier in the week.
The Lady Dragons, however, avenged that setback with a 2-1 win over the Lady Patriots 18-25, 25-20, 15-7 in the Supreme Courts Tournament of Champions in Guntersville on Saturday.
Both teams are ranked in the Top 10 regardless of classification in Alabama and Tennessee.
In a stretch dating back to Aug. 27, Bob Jones, ranked No. 3 in Class 6A, defeated No. 5 Spain Park 3-0, fell to No. 2 Buckhorn 2-1, lost to then-No. 1 Thompson 2-1 and then downed Collierville before heading to Guntersville.
In Lake City, Bob Jones was scheduled to play Sylacauga and Tennessee teams Walker Valley, Oakland and Nolensville. Pool play scores weren’t available as of Sunday.
In an earlier bracket match before losing to Collierville, Bob Jones defeated Creekview from Georgia 2-0 (25-23, 25-17).
Following the Friday win over the Lady Dragons prior to the tournament, Lady Patriots head coach Jenny Jarrett said the team’s difficult schedule is part of shaping the squad.
“We were right there in both of those matches we lost this week (to Buckhorn and Thompson),’’ she said. “I mean, Thompson, it was 16-14 in the fifth set and could have gone either way, really. I think it was a good learning experience, and hopefully, we’ll be ready next time we see them.”
In Friday’s match with Collierville, Bob Jones won in four sets of the best-of-five 25-17, 25-20, 23-25, 24-15.
“We’ve played with the lineup, but we’re getting to where we want to be,” Jarrett said. “I’m happy with how we’re coming along.’’
Up next: Friday-Saturday, Rocky Top Classic in Sevierville, Tenn. Schedule TBA.
Team stat leaders: Jessie Elitzer (2.4 KPS, 59 K), 22 Genie Brown (.290 HP, 24 BLK), Brooklyn Morgan (3.1 DPS, 75 D; 121 R), Zoe Robinson (93 A, 13 SA).*
- JAMES CLEMENS
In Alabaster, the Lady Jets played in the South of Town Showdown hosted by Thompson. Enterprise defeated the host school to win the tournament.
Only one James Clemens match was reported online, a win over Chilton County 2-0 (25-20, 25-10).
Up next: Tuesday, tri-match vs. West Morgan @ Cullman. Saturday, vs. Loretta in the Muscle Shoals First Metro Invitational.
Team stat leaders*: Julia Celani (3.0 KPS, 141 K), Diya Patel (2.56 HP, 15 BLK), Emily Klop (3.8 DPS, 179 D, 236 R), Kylie Mills (255 A, 22 SA).
- MADISON ACADEMY
The Private Double-A, No. 8 Lady Mustangs took the weekend off after defeating host Randolph 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-16) in the Area 4 opener for both teams earlier in the week.
Against Randolph (6-9, 0-1), Madison Academy (11-9 overall, 1-0 area) got a .438 hitting percentage and nine kills from right-side hitter Kyleigh Kuepker, 13 kills and 11 digs by hitter/defensive specialist Bekah Mouser and 25 aces by Janielle Lowery.
In a Thursday tri-match, Madison Academy (10-9) lost to 6A, No. 2 Buckhorn 2-0 (25-18, 25-13) and defeated 5A Decatur 2-1 (25-23, 21-25, 15-13).
Up next: Tuesday, tri-match vs. Brewer @ Westminster; Thursday vs. Madison County and Athens at home.
Team stat leaders*: Bekah Mouser (2.7 KPS, 156 K; 2.6 DPS, 142 D; 23 SA); Janelle Lowery (2.5 KPS, 137 K; .239 HP; 19 BLK), Indali Robinson (238 A), Cydney Crawford (9 R).*
- SPARKMAN
The Lady Senators were scheduled to play Lee, DAR, Grissom last week.
The lone result reported online was a 2-0 (25-28, 25-19) setback to the Lady Tigers.
Up next: Tuesday, vs. Buckhorn at home; Thursday, at Lawrence County.*
Team stat leaders*: Sparkman’s statistics have not been updated since the season’s opening week.
*Stats taken from maxpreps.com
Legend: A=assists, BLK=blocks, DPS=digs per set, D=total digs, HP=hitting percentage, KPS=kills per set, K=total kills, R=receptions, SA=serving aces.
