Okawville had lost four straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 7-5 to make it five. They fell just short of the Gibault Catholic Hawks by a score of 2-1. The Rockets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hawks earlier this season, when they won 2-0.
Jaycie Buss paced Okawville's offense, picking up 13 kills. Buss got some help from Kenley Hackstadt and her 20 assists. Buss also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Katelyn Williams, racking up three apiece.
As for Gibault Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since September 3, 2024.
BRYNN MOORE was nothing short of spectacular: she had 27 digs and two assists. Those two assists gave her a new career-high.
Looking ahead, Okawville will welcome Sparta at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gibault Catholic, they will head out to face off against Granite City at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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