BURLINGTON — The Iola Middle School volleyball team finished in sixth place at a league tournament in Burlington on Saturday.
The Mustangs competed against Prairie View, Anderson County and Santa Fe Trail.
Iola began the action by falling to Prairie View in three sets, 25-7, 20-25 and 15-7.
Addilyn Wacker led at the serving line with one ace while Bella Wilson, Shaylee Karns, Tierce Moore and Kali Joy each passed the ball well, setting up good hits for the setter.
“Overall, the girls did an amazing job of not giving up when they played the Buffaloes,” said Iola head coach Aubrey Westhoff.
Iola came away with a win against Anderson County, winning in two sets, 25-16 and 27-25.
Wacker led again from the serving line with four aces while Olivia Matthews, Moore and Karns each passed the ball well for the much-needed Mustang points.
“Coach King-DeNoon and I were so proud of the girls for taking the Bulldogs in two sets. They were communicating and playing as a team,” Westhoff said.
Iola won their final matchup with Santa Fe in back-to-back sets, 25-13 and 25-22.
Wacker registered one ace in the win over Santa Fe Trail. Kali Joy, Matthews, Wilson, Wacker, Karns and Moore all passed the ball well again.
“This last match the girls as a team were passing the ball so well,” said Westhoff. “They all worked so hard to get their passes to where they needed to be. We are so proud of how far the girls came this year. Watching all their improvements was enjoyable to watch.”
The tournament puts a cap on the Iola Middle School volleyball team’s season.
