First up was the C team members and looked like the Lady Bluebirds hadn't played recently. They fell behind 9-15 midway and ended up on the short end of a 20-25 score in the 1st set.
Versailles seemed to score 3 at a time early in the 2nd set. They build a 13-5 lead, however the Lady Bluebirds stiffened. Ida Oelrichs served 6 as Cole Camp pulled within one. Later as Adeline Tsipan served 4 Cole Camp moved ahead 19 -16. But they couldn't hold it and Versailles took the last C team set 25-22.
Little different outcome in the JV game. Slow but sure Cole Camp moved ahead 10-5. Addison Brockman several scores, while Kaylyn Barnes, Kaylan Poe, and Addy Russell were defending the back row! Ladybirds won the set 25-20.
Second JV set saw Cole Camp build an 11-3 lead helped in part by Brockman serving 6. Barnes and Poe each served 4 later as Cole Camp pulled away 25-9.
Versailles Varsity record was close to 7-5 and they start 4 seniors. You may question using the word close? Well according to their Coaching staff, no one at the game actually keeps records. They tape the game and send off the film to Uncle Artificial Intel.(made that part up). Kidding aside, for a fee a firm looks at the tape and then sends stats back to the Coaches. My goodness, the Good Lord blessed us with brains and we hardly use them anymore!
Strong start for the Varsity Lady Bluebirds as Andrea and Dakota Dieckman were successful at the net. A Lady Tiger had a great opportunity for a duck kill also but made a swing and a miss. Looks easy from the seats, but not automatic on the floor. Cole Camp 25-18 in the 1st set.
Madilynn Ogle served 5 early 2nd set as part of a 7-1 start. Great defensive work by Kristin Carl and Aspen Meyer midway helped Cole Camp to lead 19-8. Despite a 7-1 run late by the Tigers, Cole Camp prevailed 25-21.
Versailles started to build some momentum in the 3rd set and led 13-9. Jolee Espey appeared ready to hammer a kill attempt, then switched to an off speed hit that landed on the floor for a score. Several kills by Andrea brought Cole Camp within 20-22, but Versailles took the 3rd set 25-22.
Fourth set saw Espey with a couple kills early, helping distract the defense from keying on Andrea. Sophomore Kinley Ryder had several kills for Versailles. Cole Camp led 11-5, but a 7-1 surge tied the game at 12. Both teams appeared to be tiring a bit as Versailles won the 4th set 25-23.
So a 5th set for Cole Camp on the day before a huge conference game with Stover! Versailles led 7-5, but a Leah Allison score put Cole Camp ahead at 8-7. More great defensive digs by Meyer and Taylor Loganbill and a left-handed place Kill by Dakota gave Cole Camp an edge. And finally the game ended as Ryder gave her best kill attempt at the net only to have Andrea meet at squarely for a clean block! Cole Camp won the deciding set 15-11!
Kills: Andrea 17, Dakota 12, Vansel 6, Carl 5.
Digs: Carl 17, Ogle 17, Allison 14, Meyer 12, Loganbill 9, Raetz 8.
Assists: Ogle 31.
Blocks: Andrea 10, Espey 3.
Come out to Cole Camp tonight at 5:00 p.m. to share your energy with these Lady Bluebirds!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
TIME CHANGE! Please note that the HOCO Glow Dance will now be held from 8-11 PM on Saturday, Oct. 3 in the JH Gym due to multiple school activities on the same date. This is a semi-formal event for 9-12 CCHS students only - admission is $2.
Mark your calendars - Homecoming is on the horizon. Homecoming week will be held Sept. 28 - October 2. This year's theme is "Every Bluebird Has a Hero Within," featuring a ~super~ lineup of spirit days, events, and hulk-smashing Bluebird Pride. Coronation will take place at at 6:30 PM prior to the Varsity's kickoff against Crest Ridge with Chilhowee on Friday, Oct. 2. We can't wait to see you there!
First JV set turned lopsided fairly quick. Addy Russell with a string of 8 serves helping produce a 10-1 lead. That after Russell with a very nice dig of the ball that landed in the net. Timing and angles can result in a live ball up in the air or another hit into the net that lands on the floor. Cole Camp wrapped up the set with a 10-1 closeout with Kaylyn Barnes serving the last 5. Cole Camp 25-6.
Same teams in the 2nd set but a vastly different scoring pattern. Cole Camp led 9-6, only to have Lincoln score 8 of the next 9 points. The Lady Cardinals led 14-10 at that point, partly due to out-of-bound hits by the Lady Bluebirds. Addison Brockman with a kill to touch off a 5-point spurt for a Cole Camp 17- 16 lead. But Briley Ferguson made a difficult save and then served 3 for a 21-19 Lincoln lead. Lincoln was leading 24-23 with serve, but the net grabbed a Lincoln attempt. Tied at 24, Cole Camp scored the next 2 for the 26-24 final.
Lincoln Varsity had a 2-4 record coming in and started 2 seniors, 2 juniors, and 2 sophomores. Cole Camp starters were seniors Andrea Dieckman and Taylor Loganbill. Junior starters were Kristin Carl, Dakota Dieckman, Leah Allison and Madilynn Ogle. The libero is senior Riley Raetz.
The Lady Bluebirds built a 13-2 lead with Carl serving 11 of those. Dakota several kills and Allison served the last 7 in a 25-5 first set decision.
Setters, and this instance Ogle, decides when to make a high set or low set for the hitters to swing at. Several times Ogle placed the short version next to the net and Andrea and Dakota were on it like icing on a cake! Cole Camp led 15-6 midway and a 7-1 march to the finish line gave the Bluebirds a 25-14 win in the 2nd set.
Jolee Espey with a score and defensive save back to back in the 3rd set. Few misscues by Cole Camp mid-set and the Lady Cardinals were up 14-13. Cole Camp nudged back ahead with a 4 point run, and teams traded points up to a 22-19 Cole Camp margin. Then it was Lincoln who scored 4 to lead 23-22. Andrea tied it with a kill, then two failed hits by Lincoln allowed Cole Camp to escape 25-23 with the match victory!
Kills: Andrea 11, Dakota 9, Allison 4.
Digs: Carl 9, Loganbill 5, Allison 5.
Assists: Ogle 23.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!
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Cole Camp Volleyball: Two Recaps for the Price of One: With the ever increasing price of gas and Diesel, wouldn't it be sweet to get 2 gallons for the price shown on the station sign instead of one?
Cole Camp volleyball traveled to Lone Jack September 14th and the JV Lady Bluebirds won their match in 2 sets.
Varsity match was a very competitive affair. Lone Jack had several tall hitters in their lineup and they won the first set 25-21.
Cole Camp came back nicely in the 2nd set with a 25-20 win.
Lone Jack outlasted Cole Camp 26-24 in the third set, and then took the fourth set 25-18. So the first loss for the Varsity Lady Bluebirds but also a good test for future encounters.
Kills: Great effort for Andrea at 19, Dakota 7, Carl 6
Digs: Carl, Allison, Ogle, Meyer all 12 each. Raetz 9, Loganbill 8, Vansel 7.
Assists: Ogle 34
Blocks: Andrea 4, Dakota 3.
Back at it September 15th at Green Ridge (2-4 on the year) and the Varsity teams led off the evening.
Madilynn Ogle with 2 aces as Cole Camp opened up a 6-0 lead. Later while Kristin Carl served, the lead grew to 19-9 and a Tiger time out. The young Lady Tigers (no seniors on the team) dug several Cole Camp kill attempts up, but the Blue Crew took the first set 25-13.
After a close start to the next set, Leah Allison served 6 to help build a 15-5 lead. Andrea Dieckman killed several floating ducks and Cole Camp claimed a 25-11 win in the 2nd set.
Cole Camp led 6-5 in the 3rd set when Taylor Loganbill was next to serve. How many? How about 12 in a row! Most of that string made possible by outstanding frontline play. Dakota Dieckman had 5 kills, Olivia Vansel 2 kills and Ogle one of her sneaky backflip scores. Though well ahead, Riley Raetz and Loganbill with nice defensive digs late in the set. Final of Cole Camp 25 -11.
Kills: Dakota 14, Andrea 9, Vansel 6, Carl 5 Espey 4.
Digs: Carl 11, Meyer 6.
Assists: Ogle 35.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Did you happen to see the Class of 2027's float at the Cole Camp Fair? It won "People's Choice" for a reason!
Each year, the senior class, their parents, and sponsors spend the summer before school preparing a float to enter in the Cole Camp Fair parade. This year, the class voted to create a float based on the film The Sandlot. While floats are making their way down the parade grounds, their "story" is read aloud, which depicts the major elements of the float itself and how it ties into the theme of the fair. This year, the fair theme was "Small Town Salute". The story of the senior class float is below.
A special thank you to Arie and Elizabeth Demoss for driving the tractor all four parades, and their countless hours of knowledge, support, and craftsmanship on the float. Another special thank you to Christel Harms for spearheading the float-building process and making sure it all went according to plan.
A final thank you as well to ALL the senior parents, community members, and seniors who worked on the float this year. It was truly a team effort and the product was outstanding.
Float Write-Up:
The Senior Class of 2027 proudly presents their float inspired by the 1993 film The Sandlot, a film that depicts the best of summertime in a small town - the Fourth of July, days at the pool, playing ball, and finally, ending the season with the taste of corn dogs and a ride at the carnival - truly a Small Town Salute.
Our float brings the beloved world of The Sandlot to life while giving it a small-town twist. At the heart of the float is a classic baseball field, representing the fields where friendships were made, summer days were spent, and every game felt like the biggest game of the year. Of course, just over the fence is The Sandlot’s legendary dog, guarding the fence with the famous Babe Ruth baseball in his mouth. This iconic detail represents the larger-than-life adventures of childhood and the stories that become legendary long after the summer ends. Just like the kids of The Sandlot, the Class of 2027 has their own stories, characters, and unforgettable moments.
The back portion of the float transforms the famous carnival scene into a celebration of our own fair. Our float features the familiar staples behind the food, rides, and excitement that come when the entire community comes together for fair week.
At the center of it all is the idea that the memories we make in our hometowns stay with us long after childhood is over. The baseball field, the neighborhood adventures, and the annual trip to the fair all represent the traditions that make small-town life special.
“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”
Our float is a small-town salute to the legends, memories, friendships, and traditions that make our community home. From the ball field to the carnival on Maple Street, these are the moments we remember - and the stories we’ll pass down for years to come.
Finally, the Class of 2027 would like to dedicate their float to senior parent and irreplaceable community member, James Abey. Thank you to S & H Farm Supply Inc. for the use of the tractor to pull the float.
Varsity will play first followed by JV in their big gym.
Junior high A team followed by B team as normal in their small gym.
All games begin at 5:00 in Green Ridge.
Congratulations to the following students were selected into the 2026 - 2027 All District Choir: Trinity Anderson, Ryan Brown, Rylee Fairchild, Anna Petersen, Abbi Rodriguez, Uriy Tsipan, Dianna Uzun. The following students were selected to the All District Treble Choir: Jaiden Brown.
Cole Camp R-I School District will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new additions on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the new industrial tech shop.
Cole Camp R-I School District will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new additions on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the new industrial tech shop.
Cole Camp R-I School District will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new additions on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the new industrial tech shop.
Cole Camp R-I School District will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new additions on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the new industrial tech shop.
