Junior high stays hot

MUNCIE — The Patriots have been off to a hot start to the season.

Blackford took a set from them in the season opener. Ever since then, Jay County has been a wrecking ball, smashing every opponent in their path.

The Panthers were just another structure for the Patriots to destroy.

The Jay County Junior High School volleyball team took down the Muncie Southside Middle School Panthers without much trouble on Monday 25-11, 25-9.

Emalyn Homan and Amelia Heath tied with four kills in the match.

Homan also had team-highs in both points with 13 and aces with seven. She assisted on a play as well.

Heath had four points, three of which were aces.

Makayla Bishop played a big role in the match, earning nine points on five aces and throwing in a kill as well.

Kenady Lyons filled the stat sheet while also leading the Patriots in assists. She had eight assists, four points, two aces, three kills and three digs.

Brenna Ruble and Peyton Schoenlein both had two points each.