Volleyball Recap: Kickapoo Makes It Five in a Row on the Road

Kickapoo won the last time they faced Joplin and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Chiefs blew past the Eagles 3-0.

The 3-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Kickapoo was: they took every set by at least 11 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-12, 25-14.

Kickapoo found their leader in sophomore Brittan Smith, who had eight digs and seven aces. Those seven aces set a new season-high mark for Smith. Myla Capel also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.

Chiefs

Serving Aces

09/16/25 @ Joplin	13
09/13/25 vs Lutheran	4
09/13/25 vs Rockwood Summit	3
09/13/25 vs Blue Springs South	6
09/13/25 vs Oakville	5
+ 38 more games

Kickapoo was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2024.

Kickapoo pushed their record up to 8-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Joplin, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.

Looking ahead, Kickapoo will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Neosho at 6:30 p.m. As for Joplin, they will venture away from home to challenge Ozark at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.