Nothing but success for the TJHS volleyball teams
ROCHESTER — The Taylorville 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams traveled to Rochester on Wednesday night. The Rockets vs Tornadoes matchup is regarded as the biggest game of the Jr. High volleyball season. Both games had proof to back that statement up. The two games went the distance and then some adding an extra set to both matches for overtime purposes.
The 7th grade took their match by two games to one. Taking the first set by a final score of 25-23 then the second, 24-26. The match was even more of a battle than anyone anticipated.
“These are two really good teams.” 7th Grade Head Coach Pam DeWerff stated “This was an important game for us with Regionals coming up.”
The final match Taylorville played their game. They allowed their opponent to
make the majority of the mistakes and when they slipped up put it directly behind them. They defeated Rochester in the final set, 25-17.
The 8th grade took the court next and the similarities were imminent. Both teams wanted this game badly and it showed through each of their play. Taylorville had a few dominant runs, but so did Rochester. Each team continually one-upped the other which made for an exciting match for everyone.
The Tornadoes lost the first by a final score of 16-25 but that fact only pushed them to be victorious the next two. They won out their next sets by scores of 25-14 and 25- 17.
TJHS Results:
7th Grade:
Lailla Hancock: 4 digs,
Grace Rogers: 2 kills, 2 blocks 3 aces and 3 digs, McKinley Simplekamp: 5
kills, 2 aces and 6 digs, Elsie Williamson: 4 kills, 3 aces and 2 digs, Hope Kietzman: i kill, 15 assists and 2 digs, Gianna Tarr: 1 kill and 1 dig, Molly Smith 4 kills, 3 aces, 3 assists and 4 digs and Nora Thomas: 5 kills and 3 digs.
8th Grade: Alayna Vincent: 14 service points, 4 aces, 1 block, 4 kills, 12 assists and 3 digs, Brogan Anderson: 8 service points, 4 aces, 1 block, 5 kills, 1 assist and 6 digs, Robyn Odugbesan: 5 service points, 3 aces, 2 blocks, 9 kills and 1 dig, Ella Appel: 5 service points, 4 aces, 6 kills, 1 assist and 7 digs, Josie Heberling: 2 digs, Kiera Brandis: 1 service point and 4 digs.
SHELBYVILLE — (Left) The TJHS volleyball team took their talents to Shelbyville on Saturday. The Taylorville 8th grade girls won the Shelbyville Tournament. Taking down teams the like of Tolono Unity 25-19, 25-17 and Mattoon 25-11, 25-9 the final in tournament play. Taylorville duked it out with the home team Shelbyville for the first place game. The Tornadoes de- feated the Rams by final scores of 25-16 and 25-21. Pictured above is the TJHS 8th grade girls after their first place run at the Shelbyville Jr. High Tournament.
Front Row from Left to Right: Emlyn Mateer, Ryan Prince, Kiera Brandis, Karlee Rexroad, Brogan Anderson, Carleigh Owens
Back Row from Left to Right: Head Coach Kim Peabody, Alayna Vincent, Ella Reiss, Josie Heberling, Robyn Odubesan, Ella Appel & Kirestyn Diehl.
Submitted Photo
