Pictured is #16 Kynslee Ward
The Mansfield Jr High Lady Tigers are only a small portion of the way into their volleyball season and yet already finding their footing very nicely in the 2A. With a roster as jam-packed with talent as the Jr Lady Tigers, there’s only one way to go, and that’s up. Last week Mansfield went one-on-one with non-conference rivals, the Waldron Jr Lady Bulldogs as well as fellow conference competitors the Lavaca Jr Lady Arrows.
After taking the 2-0 “Dub” in their match with Waldron, the Jr Lady Tigers walked away with final set scores of 25-16 and 26-24. Cole Smith completed the game with 6 aces, 4 kills, 5 assists, and 1 dig. Harlie Fuller hauled in 4 aces, 9 assists, and 1 dig. Kaylee Ward captured 2 aces, 4 kills, 2 blocks, and 1 dig. Alyson Edwards landed 7 kills, 1 block, and 4 digs. Kynslee Ward pocketed 1 ace, 2 kills, and 5 digs. And Rachel Johnson raked in 4 aces, 2 kills, and 3 digs.
To close out the week, Mansfield unshackled any restraint they might have had and let loose on Lavaca leaving the Lady Tigers holding a 4-0 record. Cole Smith finished with 4 aces, 1 kill, and 11 assists. Harlie Fuller yielded 1 ace, 11 assists, and 2 digs. Kaylee Ward generated 5 aces, 6 kills, and 1 dig. Alyson Edwards rustled-up 2 aces, 8 kills, 1 block, and 6 digs. Kynslee Ward procured 2 aces, 8 kills, and 5 digs. Rachel Johnson nabbed 1 ace, 3 kills, and 8 digs. And Trinity Triska corralled 3 digs.
“The Jr girls continue to play with tons of excitement and energy,” expressed coach, Kaylie Pyles. “They always come to the game and give everything they have. We still need to continue to work on talking more on the court, but each week we get better!” This week, the Mansfield Jr Lady Tigers will focus on their away conference match with the Lady Warriors of Life Way Christian on Thursday, September, 11 at 4:30 pm.
