Newsletter for Oct 19-23, 2026
The Cole Camp High School Football team will take on Windsor in Windsor tonight at 7:00. If you are unable to make it, here is the Hudl link to watch the game: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/windsor/organization/24905/windsor-high-school/watch?ib=4368605&shared=true
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Lady Bluebirds Clinch Conference Championship on Senior Night: Thursday OCT 15th was the last home volleyball game for Seniors Andrea Dieckman, Riley Raetz and Taylor Loganbill. It was also Pink Out night in recognition of those who have or currently are dealing with cancer issues. Kudos to the Smithton team wearing pink also. And the seat William Smart had sat in all season was empty with a pink ribbon wrapped around it in memory of his very recent passing.
Addy Russell served 5 as Cole Camp moved ahead 6-2 in the opening JV set. Later, Melanie Dieckman served 5 as part of a 10-1 run and Cole Camp took the set 25-15.
It was the Lady Tigers with a strong 8-1 effort opening the 2nd set. Russell nice hustle at the net and Kaylan Poe a kill and an ace midway. Lauren Hesse a couple scores late but Cole Camp couldn't catch the Tigers and so Smithon won 25-15.
Melanie Dieckman with 7 in a row opening the last JV set. Addison Brockman with 2 well placed hits and Kaylyn Barnes a stretched out dig right at the bench. Cole Camp 15-10 in the deciding 3rd set.
Very tight start to the Varsity game. All 6 players for each team had served at least once and the score was only 8-8. Enter Madilynn Ogle beginning the second rotation. This time she hung around with 11 in a row! Couple aces from her, couple Andrea Dieckman kills and it was Cole Camp 25-13 in the first set.
After a 4-4 start in the 2nd set, Cole Camp was able to score 3 or 4 at a time compared to mostly single points scores for Smithton. Leah Allison and Andrea were adding kills as the Ladybirds took a 25-12 victory.
Loganbill served 5 as part of a 10-8 start to the 3rd set. Andrea held up a do not enter sign, otherwise known as a block, and Aspen Meyer a great save very near the stage! But the wind shifted. Sophomore Eden Herren with 7 in a row as Smithton pulled ahead 16-10. Cole Camp erased that lead and went up 21-20. Carl served 5 in that effort.
Cole Camp up 24-21, but then tied at 24, 25, 26 and 27! Finally 2 failed returns by Cole Camp allowed the Lady Tigers to win the overtime set 29-27.
Back to business in the 4th set as Andrea and Olivia Vansel powered shots over the net and both blocked incoming attempts. Allison served 7 late and a kill by Dakota on a slow flying duck that almost took the hide off the ball! Cole Camp 25-15 wrapping up their 25th and victory of the year!
Kills: Andrea 24, Dakota 11, Allison 10, Ogle 6, Vansel 4.
Digs: Allison 15, Ogle 14, Raetz 13, Carl 12, Meyer 11, Loganbill 7.
Assists: Ogle 43.
Blocks: Andrea 7, Vansel 3, Espey 2.
Aces: Ogle 6.
Great regular season, now it gets even tougher! District play for Cole Camp October 22nd 7:30 p.m. at Stover. Come on over!
Thank you Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Addy Russell served 5 as Cole Camp moved ahead 6-2 in the opening JV set. Later, Melanie Dieckman served 5 as part of a 10-1 run and Cole Camp took the set 25-15.
It was the Lady Tigers with a strong 8-1 effort opening the 2nd set. Russell nice hustle at the net and Kaylan Poe a kill and an ace midway. Lauren Hesse a couple scores late but Cole Camp couldn't catch the Tigers and so Smithon won 25-15.
Melanie Dieckman with 7 in a row opening the last JV set. Addison Brockman with 2 well placed hits and Kaylyn Barnes a stretched out dig right at the bench. Cole Camp 15-10 in the deciding 3rd set.
Very tight start to the Varsity game. All 6 players for each team had served at least once and the score was only 8-8. Enter Madilynn Ogle beginning the second rotation. This time she hung around with 11 in a row! Couple aces from her, couple Andrea Dieckman kills and it was Cole Camp 25-13 in the first set.
After a 4-4 start in the 2nd set, Cole Camp was able to score 3 or 4 at a time compared to mostly single points scores for Smithton. Leah Allison and Andrea were adding kills as the Ladybirds took a 25-12 victory.
Loganbill served 5 as part of a 10-8 start to the 3rd set. Andrea held up a do not enter sign, otherwise known as a block, and Aspen Meyer a great save very near the stage! But the wind shifted. Sophomore Eden Herren with 7 in a row as Smithton pulled ahead 16-10. Cole Camp erased that lead and went up 21-20. Carl served 5 in that effort.
Cole Camp up 24-21, but then tied at 24, 25, 26 and 27! Finally 2 failed returns by Cole Camp allowed the Lady Tigers to win the overtime set 29-27.
Back to business in the 4th set as Andrea and Olivia Vansel powered shots over the net and both blocked incoming attempts. Allison served 7 late and a kill by Dakota on a slow flying duck that almost took the hide off the ball! Cole Camp 25-15 wrapping up their 25th and victory of the year!
Kills: Andrea 24, Dakota 11, Allison 10, Ogle 6, Vansel 4.
Digs: Allison 15, Ogle 14, Raetz 13, Carl 12, Meyer 11, Loganbill 7.
Assists: Ogle 43.
Blocks: Andrea 7, Vansel 3, Espey 2.
Aces: Ogle 6.
Great regular season, now it gets even tougher! District play for Cole Camp October 22nd 7:30 p.m. at Stover. Come on over!
Thank you Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
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Cole Camp/Green Ridge Soccer tonight(10.15.26) vs Boonville has been moved to SFCC with a start time of 5:00.
Congratuations to Madilynn Ogle on the accomplishment of 2000 Assists. Way to go Madilynn!!
Congratuations to Andrea Dieckman on the accomplishment of 1000 Kills. Way to go Andrea!!!
Lady Bluebirds Volleyball: Cole Camp Wins 3 of 4 at Northwest: For volleyball fans who also enjoy a drive through nature, games at Hughesville and California provided both. Sites included fall harvest of grain crops and the occasional four-legged deer. If deer want to cross the road at night, they should wear reflective tape!
Junior High A team play began at 5 p.m. October 13th and Miranda Gerken had a string of 10 serves helping Cole Camp lead 14-3. Not much change in the margin from there as Cole Camp took the first set 25-14.
Oaklee Raetz served 11 in a row early 2nd set as Cole Camp moved ahead 12-3. Then a 7-2 close out gave the Ladybirds a 25-11 victory.
Two sets of JH B team play followed and Northwest lead 9-4 early. Cole Camp did manage to tie the game at one point but came up short at the end. Northwest 25-22.
8th grader Bristin McGinnis with 10 in a row propelled the Lady Mustangs to a 16-5 lead in the 2nd set. Cole Camp whittled away at the margin but still fell 17-25 to Northwest.
Both JV teams had trouble with serves landing in the net as their game unfolded. However Kaylan Poe dropped in 5 nearing midpoint for a 12-6 lead. Addison Brockman a couple aces as she served the last 6 for a Cole Camp 25-12 decision.
Cole Camp sprang ahead 7-1 in the 2nd JV set and kept going. Lauren Hesse with a net runner kill. What is that? When the ball is hit and contacts the top of the net, once in a great while the ball will roll right on top of the net before falling to one side or the other. Addy Russell does the setter work for the JV team and much like Madilynn Ogle does on varsity, Russell threw in a surprise backflip for a score. Brockman 3 kills late and Cole Camp wrapped up a 25-7 win.
A familiar face to the Cole Camp team was on the opposing side of the net during the varsity match. Junior Maddie Flores is a starter for the Lady Mustangs. Still the friendship was obvious, and that's more important than the game score.
Wins have been scarce for Northwest this year but they put up a good effort in the 1st set. Flores with a couple digs and scores helped the Lady Mustangs build a 14-11 lead. But then the Andrea Dieckman Madilynn Ogle duo took over. These two have been practicing and playing together since third grade. Andrea with 4 kills, Ogle a handful of aces in her 12 serves! Cole Camp 25- 16.
Ogle continued in the 2nd set with 5 in a row, half of those aces. Jolee Espey nailed a duck and Dakota Dieckman multiple kills and a block. Kristin Carl and Riley Raetz kept the floor clean as Cole Camp won 25-11.
Olivia Vansel with a nice defensive dig early 3rd set. Andrea peppered the Mustang defense at the net and then served the last 7 for a 25-15 final victory.
Kills: Andrea 21, Dakota 8, Carl 5.
Digs: Carl 16, Raetz 13, Vansel 6, Loganbill 5, Meyer 5, Ogle 5.
Assists: Ogle 36.
Blocks: Dakota 4, Andrea 2.
Aces: Ogle 9.
Closing on a somber note, let's keep William Smart and family in our prayers. Long time Cole Camp School administrator, Cole Camp Fair announcer and on and on, Mr Smart experienced a medical emergency on the 13th. Another reminder we should not take days for granted. Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Junior High A team play began at 5 p.m. October 13th and Miranda Gerken had a string of 10 serves helping Cole Camp lead 14-3. Not much change in the margin from there as Cole Camp took the first set 25-14.
Oaklee Raetz served 11 in a row early 2nd set as Cole Camp moved ahead 12-3. Then a 7-2 close out gave the Ladybirds a 25-11 victory.
Two sets of JH B team play followed and Northwest lead 9-4 early. Cole Camp did manage to tie the game at one point but came up short at the end. Northwest 25-22.
8th grader Bristin McGinnis with 10 in a row propelled the Lady Mustangs to a 16-5 lead in the 2nd set. Cole Camp whittled away at the margin but still fell 17-25 to Northwest.
Both JV teams had trouble with serves landing in the net as their game unfolded. However Kaylan Poe dropped in 5 nearing midpoint for a 12-6 lead. Addison Brockman a couple aces as she served the last 6 for a Cole Camp 25-12 decision.
Cole Camp sprang ahead 7-1 in the 2nd JV set and kept going. Lauren Hesse with a net runner kill. What is that? When the ball is hit and contacts the top of the net, once in a great while the ball will roll right on top of the net before falling to one side or the other. Addy Russell does the setter work for the JV team and much like Madilynn Ogle does on varsity, Russell threw in a surprise backflip for a score. Brockman 3 kills late and Cole Camp wrapped up a 25-7 win.
A familiar face to the Cole Camp team was on the opposing side of the net during the varsity match. Junior Maddie Flores is a starter for the Lady Mustangs. Still the friendship was obvious, and that's more important than the game score.
Wins have been scarce for Northwest this year but they put up a good effort in the 1st set. Flores with a couple digs and scores helped the Lady Mustangs build a 14-11 lead. But then the Andrea Dieckman Madilynn Ogle duo took over. These two have been practicing and playing together since third grade. Andrea with 4 kills, Ogle a handful of aces in her 12 serves! Cole Camp 25- 16.
Ogle continued in the 2nd set with 5 in a row, half of those aces. Jolee Espey nailed a duck and Dakota Dieckman multiple kills and a block. Kristin Carl and Riley Raetz kept the floor clean as Cole Camp won 25-11.
Olivia Vansel with a nice defensive dig early 3rd set. Andrea peppered the Mustang defense at the net and then served the last 7 for a 25-15 final victory.
Kills: Andrea 21, Dakota 8, Carl 5.
Digs: Carl 16, Raetz 13, Vansel 6, Loganbill 5, Meyer 5, Ogle 5.
Assists: Ogle 36.
Blocks: Dakota 4, Andrea 2.
Aces: Ogle 9.
Closing on a somber note, let's keep William Smart and family in our prayers. Long time Cole Camp School administrator, Cole Camp Fair announcer and on and on, Mr Smart experienced a medical emergency on the 13th. Another reminder we should not take days for granted. Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Lady Pintos Outlast Lady Bluebirds: Cole Camp traveled east October 12th to California for 3 levels of volleyball action. C team play began at 5 p.m. and Cole Camp led briefly 6-5. Still a close game as California moved ahead 16 - 14. From there though the Pintos ran away with a 9-1 string and took the first set 25-15.
Second set was Cole Camp 6-5 early, and their effort improved mid-set. An 8-1 offensive push earned Cole Camp a bit of breathing room and they held it to finish ahead 25-20.
The Pintos burst through the starting gate with a 12-2 run in the JV game. Bralynn Porter served 10 of those. Likely a freshman though the game program did not list which grade the California players are in. Trailing 17-3, Cole Camp regained some ground as Kaylan Barnes served 4 including an ace. Addison Brockman a couple hits and Lauren Hesse good defensive work. Narrowed the margin to 6 late, but California held for a 25-18 win in the 1st JV set.
California led the 2nd set 4-2 and still ahead 15-11 just past halfway. Hesse with a couple well-placed tips at the net helped Cole Camp draw even at 15 each. But a 6 pt answer for the Pintos immediately following stalled the comeback attempt. Melanie Dieckman a kill making it a 2 point deficit, but that was as close as Cole Camp could make it. California 25-22.
Now for the varsity contest. Andrea Dieckman with several kills early, though California (14-10-4) still moved ahead 13-5. But a nice 5 point string by Cole Camp with Riley Raetz serving narrowed the score to 14-12. Madilynn Ogle, Kristin Carl and Raetz were taking a beating on the back row defensively, and Dakota Dieckman a beautiful front-row block late. California 25-21 in the first set.
Cole Camp led 6-5 in the 2nd set when an official blew his whistle indicating and infraction. A rather unusual arm signal was used by the official to describe the foul. Not sure what it was, and by the look on the other officials face, he wasn't sure either. Regardless a strong mid-2nd set as Cole Camp moved ahead 17-10. However the game was all tied again at 19. Couple scores by Dakota and California returns that went under the net rather than over and Cole Camp won 25-22.
Andrea with a big block of California's leader in kills Natalie Booth early third set. Olivia Vansel scooped up a ball and then a block at the net as Cole Camp led 6-4. Lady Bluebirds still up 16 - 14, then a painful stretch to watch. The Pintos reeled off 8 in a row to lead 23-16 and soon took the third set 25-21.
First 3 sets very competitive as expected by all in attendance. So how does the 4th set play out? After Cole Camp claimed the first point, Ogle served 11 in a row! No doubt she has done that before, but against a strong California team? Andrea with kills and blocks up front, Aspen Meyer and Carl excellent work on the backline. Cole Camp 25-11 in the 4th set.
Fifth set and the Pintos jumped ahead 6-1 and what would be a 15-point limit. Kills by Vansel, Andrea, Carl and Dakota brought Cole Camp back within one before California took the deciding set 15-10.
Kills: Andrea 21, Dakota 12, Vansel 6.
Digs: Carl 19, Raetz 14, Ogle 13, Vansel 10, Meyer 9, Loganbill 6.
Assists: Ogle 45.
Blocks: Andrea 7, Dakota 6, Vansel 6, Espey 4.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Second set was Cole Camp 6-5 early, and their effort improved mid-set. An 8-1 offensive push earned Cole Camp a bit of breathing room and they held it to finish ahead 25-20.
The Pintos burst through the starting gate with a 12-2 run in the JV game. Bralynn Porter served 10 of those. Likely a freshman though the game program did not list which grade the California players are in. Trailing 17-3, Cole Camp regained some ground as Kaylan Barnes served 4 including an ace. Addison Brockman a couple hits and Lauren Hesse good defensive work. Narrowed the margin to 6 late, but California held for a 25-18 win in the 1st JV set.
California led the 2nd set 4-2 and still ahead 15-11 just past halfway. Hesse with a couple well-placed tips at the net helped Cole Camp draw even at 15 each. But a 6 pt answer for the Pintos immediately following stalled the comeback attempt. Melanie Dieckman a kill making it a 2 point deficit, but that was as close as Cole Camp could make it. California 25-22.
Now for the varsity contest. Andrea Dieckman with several kills early, though California (14-10-4) still moved ahead 13-5. But a nice 5 point string by Cole Camp with Riley Raetz serving narrowed the score to 14-12. Madilynn Ogle, Kristin Carl and Raetz were taking a beating on the back row defensively, and Dakota Dieckman a beautiful front-row block late. California 25-21 in the first set.
Cole Camp led 6-5 in the 2nd set when an official blew his whistle indicating and infraction. A rather unusual arm signal was used by the official to describe the foul. Not sure what it was, and by the look on the other officials face, he wasn't sure either. Regardless a strong mid-2nd set as Cole Camp moved ahead 17-10. However the game was all tied again at 19. Couple scores by Dakota and California returns that went under the net rather than over and Cole Camp won 25-22.
Andrea with a big block of California's leader in kills Natalie Booth early third set. Olivia Vansel scooped up a ball and then a block at the net as Cole Camp led 6-4. Lady Bluebirds still up 16 - 14, then a painful stretch to watch. The Pintos reeled off 8 in a row to lead 23-16 and soon took the third set 25-21.
First 3 sets very competitive as expected by all in attendance. So how does the 4th set play out? After Cole Camp claimed the first point, Ogle served 11 in a row! No doubt she has done that before, but against a strong California team? Andrea with kills and blocks up front, Aspen Meyer and Carl excellent work on the backline. Cole Camp 25-11 in the 4th set.
Fifth set and the Pintos jumped ahead 6-1 and what would be a 15-point limit. Kills by Vansel, Andrea, Carl and Dakota brought Cole Camp back within one before California took the deciding set 15-10.
Kills: Andrea 21, Dakota 12, Vansel 6.
Digs: Carl 19, Raetz 14, Ogle 13, Vansel 10, Meyer 9, Loganbill 6.
Assists: Ogle 45.
Blocks: Andrea 7, Dakota 6, Vansel 6, Espey 4.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Wrestling Youth Open Gym for Boys and Girls
Sunday, October 25th.
Information:
Location: New Multi Gym
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Ages: 1st-6th grades
No equipment required for this first open gym!
A parent meeting will be held during practice. All parents must stay and attend.
Coach Ivan Garbuzov 660-619-1607 call or text
Cole Camp Youth Wrestling
Sunday, October 25th.
Information:
Location: New Multi Gym
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Ages: 1st-6th grades
No equipment required for this first open gym!
A parent meeting will be held during practice. All parents must stay and attend.
Coach Ivan Garbuzov 660-619-1607 call or text
Cole Camp Youth Wrestling
Archery sign-up packets are available. Packets & money will be DUE no later than NOVEMBER 18th. Late packets will not be accepted. Packets will be available outside of Mrs. Nelson's classroom. You must be on Stack Team App in order to be a part of the archery team to ensure that you are receiving all notifications. Download Stack Team App and add "CC Bluebirds Archery Team". Contact Mrs. Nelson with any questions: nelsont@colecamp.k12.mo.us
The Freshwater Biology class went to Ross creek today to collect water quality data to send to the Missouri Stream Team. Despite the low amount of water, they found TONS of macroinvertebrates, fish, and one of the largest dragonfly nymphs found in Missouri!
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Lady Bluebirds Volleyball Tournament Champions!: Saturday October 10th was the final day of the 2026 Kaysinger Conference Volleyball Tournament. And though the games were way behind timewise, Cole Camp made it worth the wait!
Semi final game for Cole Camp on Saturday was facing Smithton at 10:30 a.m.. Score was 2-2 in the first set when Kristin Carl served 8 and the tone was set. With the score 17-7, Madilynn Ogle served the next 5 to lead 21-8. Leah Allison 2 kills late and Riley Raetz and Carl with nice defensive digs for a 25-10 win.
Andrea Dieckman and Olivia Vansel recorded kills while Ogle served 10 in a row early 2nd set. Carl a pair of one armed saves and Ogle a left-handed tip for a score. Taylor Loganbill finished the set serving 5 for a 25-5 final.
Kills: Andrea 9, Allison 5.
Digs: Ogle 6, Carl 5.
Assists: Ogle 17.
Blocks: Andrea 4, Vansel 4.
Stover had defeated Otterville in the other semi-final game so the Championship game came down to #1 seed Cole Camp and #2 Stover. Stover's record was 24-4, Cole Camp at 22-4-2. Two Powerhouse teams and Seasoned Coaches to guide them!
Very close start to the 1st set with the Lady Bulldogs up 6-5. Aspen Meyer with a great dig that Dakota Dieckman finished. Couple plays later, Carl with a dig that Ogle turned into a Kill. Allison served 4 helping Cole Camp lead 11-7. Point #13 for Cole Camp came after and Ogle set, not just another set mind you, but number 2000 in her career! And still a junior! Cole Camp claimed the first set 25-19.
Stover led the 2nd set 3-1 before Andrea swatted a couple scores for Cole Camp. Strong midset for Vansel as she powered home 2 shots and hit the floor for a dig. Cole Camp appeared to be building some momentum leading 11-9 when the Stover coaching staff openly expressed displeasure with some of the officials calls. No calls were changed, but it motivated the Lady Bulldogs to get themselves all fired up! They went from down 2 to leading by 4 in almost no time. The energy in the gym was phenomenal! Cole Camp was almost on the ropes down 18-22 when Ogle delivered a backflip score. Raetz served the next 4 made possible by 2 scores from Andrea and a huge Cole Camp defensive block! Cole Camp up 23-22.
Little miscommunication on Cole Camp's part allowed a ball to fall benefiting Stover. Next freshman Kaeleigh Brown with a kill so Stover up 24-23 with serve. An Ogle set for Andrea to kill evened the score, and two hitting errors by Stover allowed the Lady Bluebirds to clinch a 26-24 overtime Thriller for the Championship! Great great high school volleyball action!
Kills: Andrea 13, Vansel 5, Dakota 4, Allison 3, Ogle 3
Digs: Allison 10, Meyer 8, Carl 7.
Assists: Ogle 23.
Blocks: Dakota 6, Andrea 5, Espey 2, Ogle 2.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!!
Congratulations to our Cole Camp Lady Bluebirds on their Kaysinger Conference Tournament Championship! Great Day to be a Bluebird!
Junior High Lady Bluebirds will participate in the JBMS Tournament on Oct 10 in Warsaw. Pool play begins at 9:00 AM.
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Lady Bluebirds Continue Adding Wins in Tournament: Day 2 of the 2026 Kaysinger Conference Tournament took place October 8th in Cole Camp and another firm performance for the host team.
Cole Camp met Windsor at about 6 p.m. and still being pool play each team started with 4 on the scoreboard. The Ladybirds soon led 16-9 with Dakota Dieckman and Leah Allison adding kills. Windsor did make a couple very nice saves near their bench on balls that appeared unplayable. Rolling along at 21-14, Andrea Dieckman powered a shot over the net that caught a Lady Greyhound in the face. She stayed in the game, but once she looked in a mirror, she likely saw the imprint of the ball on her face! Cole Camp 25- 16 in the 1st set.
Second set not real close. Madilynn Ogle served 5 as part of a 10-5 lead. Aspen Meyer took over serving next and dealt in 9 in a row, the last of which an ace. With the score 20-7, Andrea nailed yet another kill and the Cole Camp PEP Club erupted! They were also holding up signs celebrating that being Andrea's 1,000th kill! Congratulations and keep adding to that total! Cole Camp took the 2nd set 25-8.
Next game on court at 6:40 included Cole Camp and Smithton. Very nice start for the Ladybirds as they moved ahead 13-7. Most plays in volleyball include a pass, set and a swing for a point. Sometimes though instincts and reactions take over when there is no time to plan. Cole Camp had one of those moments helping a rally stay alive for an eventual point. Later Ogle with a stretched out dig for point #24, and then a short set for Dakota to hammer home for a 25-18 win.
Riley Raetz served the first 4 of the 2nd set. Andrea and Olivia Vansel pounded the net for a 12-5 lead. Raetz, Allison, and Meyer were not permitting many Smithton kill attempts to reach the floor. Meyer served 5 midway for an 18-6 lead. Then Taylor Loganbill brought it home with the last 4 serves of a 25-9 victory.
Kills: Andrea 14, Dakota 8, Allison 8, Ogle 4, Vansel 4.
Digs: Ogle 11, Meyer 11, Raetz 8, Vansel 8, Andrea 7, Allison 6.
Assists: Ogle 32.
Blocks: Andrea 3, Dakota 3.
Next action for Cole Camp is 10a.m. Saturday. Come watch if more records are set and if the Lady Bluebirds can win the tournament!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!!
Cole Camp met Windsor at about 6 p.m. and still being pool play each team started with 4 on the scoreboard. The Ladybirds soon led 16-9 with Dakota Dieckman and Leah Allison adding kills. Windsor did make a couple very nice saves near their bench on balls that appeared unplayable. Rolling along at 21-14, Andrea Dieckman powered a shot over the net that caught a Lady Greyhound in the face. She stayed in the game, but once she looked in a mirror, she likely saw the imprint of the ball on her face! Cole Camp 25- 16 in the 1st set.
Second set not real close. Madilynn Ogle served 5 as part of a 10-5 lead. Aspen Meyer took over serving next and dealt in 9 in a row, the last of which an ace. With the score 20-7, Andrea nailed yet another kill and the Cole Camp PEP Club erupted! They were also holding up signs celebrating that being Andrea's 1,000th kill! Congratulations and keep adding to that total! Cole Camp took the 2nd set 25-8.
Next game on court at 6:40 included Cole Camp and Smithton. Very nice start for the Ladybirds as they moved ahead 13-7. Most plays in volleyball include a pass, set and a swing for a point. Sometimes though instincts and reactions take over when there is no time to plan. Cole Camp had one of those moments helping a rally stay alive for an eventual point. Later Ogle with a stretched out dig for point #24, and then a short set for Dakota to hammer home for a 25-18 win.
Riley Raetz served the first 4 of the 2nd set. Andrea and Olivia Vansel pounded the net for a 12-5 lead. Raetz, Allison, and Meyer were not permitting many Smithton kill attempts to reach the floor. Meyer served 5 midway for an 18-6 lead. Then Taylor Loganbill brought it home with the last 4 serves of a 25-9 victory.
Kills: Andrea 14, Dakota 8, Allison 8, Ogle 4, Vansel 4.
Digs: Ogle 11, Meyer 11, Raetz 8, Vansel 8, Andrea 7, Allison 6.
Assists: Ogle 32.
Blocks: Andrea 3, Dakota 3.
Next action for Cole Camp is 10a.m. Saturday. Come watch if more records are set and if the Lady Bluebirds can win the tournament!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!!
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: 2026 Kaysinger Conference Volleyball Tournament Begins: October 7th at 5 p.m. the Cole Camp gym was host to the following teams listed from #1 through 10. Cole Camp, Stover, Sacred Heart, Smithton, Otterville, Green Ridge, LaMonte, Lincoln, Windsor and Northwest.
Cole Camp faced Otterville at 5:50 p.m. in pool play where each team started with 4 on the scoreboard. The Lady Eagles soon led 8-5, but that lead faded near mid-set. Score was tied at 11 when a Dakota Dieckman kill put Leah Allison up to serve. She completed 6 in a row. Madilynn Ogle one of her backflip kills and then she served the last 5 for a 25-13 win.
Second set was decided by a 7-2 run for Cole Camp early, then a 7-1 string late. A terrific team effort just past midway as the Cole Camp players were flying all over the court keeping the ball in play. When an official's whistle stopped play, the question was why? Well apparently a Bluebird had stepped over the center line under the net. Andrea Dieckman 4 kills and a block and a kill from Kristin Carl secured the last set 25-17.
After a rest while other teams played, Cole Camp was back at it with the Lincoln Lady Cardinals. Lincoln scored 2 quickly before a Taylor Loganbill dig stalled that effort. However Lincoln was still leading 17 - 15 well into the game. Cole Camp turned the corner with a 7-1 effort to lead 22-18. Lincoln countered with the next 3 so a 1 point game. Carl with a score and a couple failed returns from Lincoln help to secure a 25-22 win for the Blue crew.
Riley Raetz served 4 opening the 2nd set. Andrea stretched out her arms for back-to-back blocks of Molly Strozewski, a good volleyball player and even better softball gal. Several nice digs by Ogle helping build an 18-12 lead. Olivia Vansel powered home a couple points and Cole Camp won the final set 25-17.
Kills: Andrea 25, Dakota 12, Vansel 6.
Digs: Ogle 12, Loganbill 8, Raetz 6, Allison 6.
Assists: Ogle 45.
Blocks: Andrea 10.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!!
Cole Camp faced Otterville at 5:50 p.m. in pool play where each team started with 4 on the scoreboard. The Lady Eagles soon led 8-5, but that lead faded near mid-set. Score was tied at 11 when a Dakota Dieckman kill put Leah Allison up to serve. She completed 6 in a row. Madilynn Ogle one of her backflip kills and then she served the last 5 for a 25-13 win.
Second set was decided by a 7-2 run for Cole Camp early, then a 7-1 string late. A terrific team effort just past midway as the Cole Camp players were flying all over the court keeping the ball in play. When an official's whistle stopped play, the question was why? Well apparently a Bluebird had stepped over the center line under the net. Andrea Dieckman 4 kills and a block and a kill from Kristin Carl secured the last set 25-17.
After a rest while other teams played, Cole Camp was back at it with the Lincoln Lady Cardinals. Lincoln scored 2 quickly before a Taylor Loganbill dig stalled that effort. However Lincoln was still leading 17 - 15 well into the game. Cole Camp turned the corner with a 7-1 effort to lead 22-18. Lincoln countered with the next 3 so a 1 point game. Carl with a score and a couple failed returns from Lincoln help to secure a 25-22 win for the Blue crew.
Riley Raetz served 4 opening the 2nd set. Andrea stretched out her arms for back-to-back blocks of Molly Strozewski, a good volleyball player and even better softball gal. Several nice digs by Ogle helping build an 18-12 lead. Olivia Vansel powered home a couple points and Cole Camp won the final set 25-17.
Kills: Andrea 25, Dakota 12, Vansel 6.
Digs: Ogle 12, Loganbill 8, Raetz 6, Allison 6.
Assists: Ogle 45.
Blocks: Andrea 10.
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The Benton County Health Department is working with your child's school to give the seasonal influenza vaccine to children at school. This vaccine will protect against all four influenza strains that are expected to circulate this year. We will hold vaccination clinics beginning this fall, and your child's school will let you know the specific dates.
Forms have been sent home, but you may also register your child online by going to:
https://patients.vaxcare.com/registration
Enter code: MO13104
Choose your child’s school and complete the form online.
DUE BY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026
If you have any questions about the vaccine or the vaccination clinics, please call the Benton County Health Department at 660-438-2876 from 8:00am to 5:00 pm
Forms have been sent home, but you may also register your child online by going to:
https://patients.vaxcare.com/registration
Enter code: MO13104
Choose your child’s school and complete the form online.
DUE BY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026
If you have any questions about the vaccine or the vaccination clinics, please call the Benton County Health Department at 660-438-2876 from 8:00am to 5:00 pm
