Volleyball Recap: Jefferson Academy Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

By Team Reports Nov 10, 2024, 9:52am

Volleyball Recap: Jefferson Academy Jaguars vs. Eaton Reds

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Jefferson Academy and Eaton squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Jefferson Academy had to settle for second. They came up short against the Eaton Reds, falling 3-0. The Jaguars just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.

The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-10, 25-11.

Monica Slusser paced Jefferson Academy's offense, picking up five kills. Slusser got some help from Alison Smith and her ten assists. Finally, Mckenna Adams kept Jefferson Academy's defense grounded, leading the team with three blocks.

Evie Gavette had an outrageously good game for Eaton as she had 26 digs. Gavette is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last 15 games she's played.

Jefferson Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Eaton, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 22-2.

Coincidentally, both will both be playing Salida the next time they take the court. Jefferson Academy will head out to face Salida at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, while Eaton will play them later in the day, at 9:00 a.m.

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