Waldron Jr-Sr High School

The Jr. High Lady Mohawks had a great night at Rushville Tuesday, with both the 7th and 8th grade teams battling through 3 games to earn victories. **7th Grade – 5-1 Overall | 3-1 MHC** The 7th grade Lady Mohawks continue to come together as a team and are really beginning to understand the game. Ella Watson, Adeline Scheele, and Avery Smith led the team in serving points and aces, with Ella recording an impressive 9 aces. The Mohawks took the first game 25-15, dropped a close second game 23-25, and then pulled away to win the third 15-9. Communication continues to improve, and it’s exciting to see this group gaining confidence and growing together with every match. **Spotlight Player of the Game – Avery Smith Avery had a strong night of serving with **zero service errors**, along with impressive digging and passing. Her hustle, effort, and positive attitude were evident throughout the match. **8th Grade – 3-3 Overall | 1-3 MHC** The 8th grade Lady Mohawks followed a similar path, battling through three games for another hard-fought victory. In game 1, the girls rallied from behind to come back and win 25-24, with Evan England sealing the game with some excellent serves. Rushville fought back to take the second game, but the Lady Mohawks continued to fight and came away with the win in the third. Evan England, Caroline Kuhn, Azalia Rader, and Libby Hash all scored several important points from the service line, while Caroline’s hustle and digging were outstanding. **Spotlight Player of the Game – Libby Hash Libby was recognized for her continued hard work and improvement with her serves. She scored several important points from the service line and continues to work hard, learn, and grow with every game. The Jr. High Lady Mohawks are back in action tomorrow night at home against the Triton Tigers at 6:00 PM. Come out and support our girls! 🏐💙