Jackson faced Nixa in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Fighting Indians came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eagles, sneaking past 2-1.
Nixa's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Peyton Creed, who had 27 assists, 12 digs, and a solo block. Another player making a difference was Mara Coulter, who had 20 digs and two aces.
Jackson has been on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That run has powered them to a 21-3 record this season. As for Nixa, they are now 14-7, having gone 2-3 since their six-game winning streak ended.
Nixa has already played their next contest, a 2-1 victory against Lafayette on the 26th.
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