Missouri High School Volleyball - Helias Nixa
September 7, 2024: Jefferson City, MO 65109
In Saturday's non-league match, the Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) volleyball squad overcame the host Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO), by a count of 2-0.
Next up, the Eagles battle the Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, October 1. Nixa will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record.
The Crusaders (3-1) will now prepare for their match against Hickman (Columbia, MO). The Kewpies enter the match with a 0-0 record.
Match Summary
In the 2nd Match of the Day, Helias would face the Nixa Lady Eagles. The Match was close earlier with Helias attempting to catch up with Nixa. Helias would get within 2 down 13-15. The Lady Eagles would pull out to a 23-17 lead then take the Set 25-20. In the 2nd Set Helias would have a lead of 8-5, but Nixa came back to take a 14-10 lead and never look back. The Lady Eagles would score 11 more points and Helias only 5, to see Nixa win the Set & Match 25-15. Helias for the Match: Scored 10 points off Serve with 2 Aces, Missed 4 Serves & got Aced 7 times, had15 Assists & 15 Kills, 34 Digs & 34 Positive Service Receptions and 4 Blocks. Non-Serving Errors for the Match (37): 15 Attack, 14 Passing, 7 Receptions Errors and 1 Blocking. Helias ran into a very, very good Nixa Freshmen team and will work to clean up their errors, find more consistency in their play and serve tougher in every Set. Helias is now 3 - 1 on the Volleyball season.
