Vandalia 8th-graders move on while 7th-graders fall
The Vandalia eighth-grade volleyball team advanced in the Staunton Regional on Tuesday, beating East Alton-Wood River, 25-17, 25-11.
With the win, the Jr. Lady Vandals played again on Wednesday against Carlinville.
Top-seeded Vandalia was led by Leah Francis, who had two aces and two kills. Mindy Ritchey and Karlie Bright each added three aces.
Tuesday, March 6
at Staunton Regional
vs. EAWR
Vandalia 25, EAWR 17
Vandalia 25, EAWR 11
Aces: Bright, 3; Ritchey, 3; Francis, 2; Makayla Tinker, 1.
Kills: Francis, 2; Ritchey, 1.
Points: Tinker, 9; Francis, 8; Bright, 6; Ritchey, 6.
Last Wednesday, the seventh-grade season came to a close in the second round of the regional tournament.
Carlinville played consistent defense throughout the match to help beat Vandalia, 15-25, 19-25.
Molly Kern led the way with nine service aces. She was the team's leading server for the season.
Madison Klanke, Emma Meyer and Carson Howard each recorded one ace and one kill.
Vandalia's record was 13-7.
Vandalia seventh-grader Molly Kern serves during last Wednesday’s loss to Carlinville.
