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
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Beautiful Day Outside and Inside at Cole Camp: October 5th was one of those almost perfect weather conditions day that mid-missourians usually dream about. Sunny blue skies, slight breeze, temps upper 70s and green grass under foot. All Blessings from Above!
So could the Lady Bluebirds add a finishing touch as they faced the Lady Gremlins on the volleyball court?
The Junior High game started at 5pm and well it was almost record breaker. You may recall Madilynn Ogle serving 19 in a row and Addy Russell made it to 22 recently. Have to get an early start to contend with those numbers. Avery Nelson gave it a shot as she started the game serving and stayed there for 21. Couple aces in the mix, but mostly failed return efforts by Sacred Heart. A failed return by the Cole Camp defense allow the Gremlins a point, but that was it as Cole Camp won 25-1.
Much different start to the 2nd set as the score was tied at 7 early. Oaklee Raetz then dealt out 8 in a row helped by kills from Jody Dixon and Presley Hoke. Cole Camp clinched the 2nd set 25- 16.
On to The Varsity match with Sacred Heart at 9-8 but missing their top starter due to injury.
Cole Camp scored 2 for each 1 for Sacred Heart early in the set. Leah Allison with a string of 5, helped by Aspen Meyer, Riley Raetz and Taylor Loganbill defensive efforts. Cole Camp up 15-5. Allison 2 great digs that led to scores by Olivia Vansel and Andrea Dieckman protected that margin as Cole Camp took the 1st set 25-15.
Think tall girls can't play defense? Andrea and Olivia both with very nice digs early 2nd set. Still the Lady Gremlins managed a 7-4 lead. Dakota Dieckman a couple kills midset but again Sacred Heart still led 14-11. Then the tide turned rather quickly. Madilynn Ogle served 5 helping Cole Camp regain a 17-14 lead. Couple points later, Jolee Espey with a very nice output of 2 kills and a defensive save. Andrea served the last 6 for a 25- 16 Bluebird win.
As she does quite often, Raetz started the 3rd set serving. Very nice net work as Andrea added 4 kills off sets by Ogle for an 11-5 lead. Allison a one-arm save midpoint and the Ladybirds kept driving ahead for a 25-16 victory in the final set!
Kills: Andrea 15, Dakota 6, Allison 5.
Digs: Raetz 10, Allison 9, Meyer 7, Ogle 6, Loganbill 4.
Assists: Ogle 27
Blocks: Andrea 3.
Two games for Cole Camp Wednesday October 7th as part of the Kaysinger Conference Tournament at Cole Camp. First game at 5:45, then 7:15. Two games also on Thursday starting at 5:45, then 6:30.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
So could the Lady Bluebirds add a finishing touch as they faced the Lady Gremlins on the volleyball court?
The Junior High game started at 5pm and well it was almost record breaker. You may recall Madilynn Ogle serving 19 in a row and Addy Russell made it to 22 recently. Have to get an early start to contend with those numbers. Avery Nelson gave it a shot as she started the game serving and stayed there for 21. Couple aces in the mix, but mostly failed return efforts by Sacred Heart. A failed return by the Cole Camp defense allow the Gremlins a point, but that was it as Cole Camp won 25-1.
Much different start to the 2nd set as the score was tied at 7 early. Oaklee Raetz then dealt out 8 in a row helped by kills from Jody Dixon and Presley Hoke. Cole Camp clinched the 2nd set 25- 16.
On to The Varsity match with Sacred Heart at 9-8 but missing their top starter due to injury.
Cole Camp scored 2 for each 1 for Sacred Heart early in the set. Leah Allison with a string of 5, helped by Aspen Meyer, Riley Raetz and Taylor Loganbill defensive efforts. Cole Camp up 15-5. Allison 2 great digs that led to scores by Olivia Vansel and Andrea Dieckman protected that margin as Cole Camp took the 1st set 25-15.
Think tall girls can't play defense? Andrea and Olivia both with very nice digs early 2nd set. Still the Lady Gremlins managed a 7-4 lead. Dakota Dieckman a couple kills midset but again Sacred Heart still led 14-11. Then the tide turned rather quickly. Madilynn Ogle served 5 helping Cole Camp regain a 17-14 lead. Couple points later, Jolee Espey with a very nice output of 2 kills and a defensive save. Andrea served the last 6 for a 25- 16 Bluebird win.
As she does quite often, Raetz started the 3rd set serving. Very nice net work as Andrea added 4 kills off sets by Ogle for an 11-5 lead. Allison a one-arm save midpoint and the Ladybirds kept driving ahead for a 25-16 victory in the final set!
Kills: Andrea 15, Dakota 6, Allison 5.
Digs: Raetz 10, Allison 9, Meyer 7, Ogle 6, Loganbill 4.
Assists: Ogle 27
Blocks: Andrea 3.
Two games for Cole Camp Wednesday October 7th as part of the Kaysinger Conference Tournament at Cole Camp. First game at 5:45, then 7:15. Two games also on Thursday starting at 5:45, then 6:30.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
The Kaysinger Conference Volleyball Tournament will begin on Wednesday at Cole Camp High School. Pool play begins Wednesday(10/7/2026) at 5:00 in both gyms. Pool play continues on Thursday(10/8/2026) at 5:00 again. Saturday is bracket play beginning at 9:00 AM again in both gyms.
You can access these games online at https://fan.hudl.com/hudlfan. com Search for Cole Camp and be sure you know which gym your team plays in, they are labeled accordingly.
Cole Camp Lady Bluebird Schedule
Wednesday - High School Gym (HS Stage Side)
5:45 and 7:15
Thursday - High School Gym
5:45 and 6:30
Saturday - Bracket Play To Be Determined
You can access these games online at https://fan.hudl.com/hudlfan. com Search for Cole Camp and be sure you know which gym your team plays in, they are labeled accordingly.
Cole Camp Lady Bluebird Schedule
Wednesday - High School Gym (HS Stage Side)
5:45 and 7:15
Thursday - High School Gym
5:45 and 6:30
Saturday - Bracket Play To Be Determined
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Lady Bluebirds Contend with Tough Competition: Mike Dieckman guided the volleyball bus west Saturday October 3rd to take part in the Warrensburg Lady Tigers Invitational Tournament. Besides the host team and Cole Camp, Santa Fe, California, Adrian, Clinton, Lexington and Pleasant Hill were represented.
Pool play began at 8:30 a.m. with games going on in 2 gyms. Cole Camp met 4A Warrensburg with a 15-7 record in the main gym. Andrea Dieckman 2 quick kills before the Lady Tigers moved ahead. Clearly the main weapon on the Warrensburg team was senior Delaney Fleeman. She is a tall powerful young lady headed to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith to play college ball. That from the Athletic Director at Warrensburg who also said she has a 7 ft tall brother. Wonder how many sporting events the parents have been to between those two?
Still the defensive play of Riley Raetz , Kristin Carl, Aspen Meyer, Madilynn Ogle and Leah Allison kept enough balls up off the floor to allow Cole Camp to lead 20 -19. However Warrensburg outscored Cole Camp 6-2 from there with Fleeman notching 4 kills. Tigers 25-22.
Dakota Dieckman joined Andrea with more kills in the 2nd set. Two blocks by Andrea of Fleeman bombs helped Cole Camp lead 22-18 late. Like the first set, Cole Camp was almost there but not quite. Warrensburg took the second set 25-23.
Second pool play game for Cole Camp was a rematch of one week ago with Santa Fe. Taylor Loganbill a nice dig that Olivia Vansel finished off for a Cole Camp point. Game tied at 16 just past halfway and it took a 6-1 finish by the Lady Bluebirds to take the 1st set 25-21.
Score of 2nd set was tied at 7, but a few Cole Camp misses enabled Santa Fe to move ahead 16-12. Sophomore Sue Vandiver with blocks and kills for the Lady Chiefs. Dakota and Vansel returned fire for a 20-20 tie. Andrea served the last 4 for a 25-21 victory.
Third pool play game for Cole Camp included the California Pintos who led 11-7 midway. Andrea with multiple kills keeping Cole Camp in range. However a 6 pt string late propelled the Pintos to a 25-19 win.
Lots of strong hits and digs by both teams in their 2nd set. Jolee Espey pitched in some defensive saves and 2 great digs by Meyer led to Cole Camp scores. Cole Camp clinched the 2nd set with an Ogle over the back tip that fell to the floor for a 25-21 victory!
Pool play stats:
Kills: Andrea 20, Allison 10, Dakota 8, Vansel 8.
Digs: Ogle 13, Meyer 10, Carl 9, Allison 8, Espey 8, Loganbill 7.
Assists: Ogle 44.
Blocks: Andrea 9, Dakota 7, Espey 3.
Final game of the day for Cole Camp started at 1:40 p.m. vs Clinton. Andrea several kills nearing mid 1st set but Clinton generally held a 5 point margin. Allison back to back digs in the same rally late but the Lady Cardinals claimed a 25-20 win.
Cole Camp was obviously tired as the 2nd set vs Clinton unfolded. On the other hand Clinton had 2 sophomores who appeared to have a full gas tank as they built an 11-4 lead. Loganbill ended up flat on the floor making a dig. Andrea a block and an Ogle ace narrowed it to three late. But no closer as Clinton won the 2nd set 25-17.
Kills: Andrea 7, Dakota 3.
Digs: Allison 8, Raetz 5.
Assists: Ogle 12.
Blocks: Andrea 5, Dakota 2.
Aces: Ogle 3.
Lady Bluebirds record now 16-4-2 and another full week ahead as Cole Camp host the Conference Volleyball Tournament October 7th 8th and 10th. Come be a part of it!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Pool play began at 8:30 a.m. with games going on in 2 gyms. Cole Camp met 4A Warrensburg with a 15-7 record in the main gym. Andrea Dieckman 2 quick kills before the Lady Tigers moved ahead. Clearly the main weapon on the Warrensburg team was senior Delaney Fleeman. She is a tall powerful young lady headed to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith to play college ball. That from the Athletic Director at Warrensburg who also said she has a 7 ft tall brother. Wonder how many sporting events the parents have been to between those two?
Still the defensive play of Riley Raetz , Kristin Carl, Aspen Meyer, Madilynn Ogle and Leah Allison kept enough balls up off the floor to allow Cole Camp to lead 20 -19. However Warrensburg outscored Cole Camp 6-2 from there with Fleeman notching 4 kills. Tigers 25-22.
Dakota Dieckman joined Andrea with more kills in the 2nd set. Two blocks by Andrea of Fleeman bombs helped Cole Camp lead 22-18 late. Like the first set, Cole Camp was almost there but not quite. Warrensburg took the second set 25-23.
Second pool play game for Cole Camp was a rematch of one week ago with Santa Fe. Taylor Loganbill a nice dig that Olivia Vansel finished off for a Cole Camp point. Game tied at 16 just past halfway and it took a 6-1 finish by the Lady Bluebirds to take the 1st set 25-21.
Score of 2nd set was tied at 7, but a few Cole Camp misses enabled Santa Fe to move ahead 16-12. Sophomore Sue Vandiver with blocks and kills for the Lady Chiefs. Dakota and Vansel returned fire for a 20-20 tie. Andrea served the last 4 for a 25-21 victory.
Third pool play game for Cole Camp included the California Pintos who led 11-7 midway. Andrea with multiple kills keeping Cole Camp in range. However a 6 pt string late propelled the Pintos to a 25-19 win.
Lots of strong hits and digs by both teams in their 2nd set. Jolee Espey pitched in some defensive saves and 2 great digs by Meyer led to Cole Camp scores. Cole Camp clinched the 2nd set with an Ogle over the back tip that fell to the floor for a 25-21 victory!
Pool play stats:
Kills: Andrea 20, Allison 10, Dakota 8, Vansel 8.
Digs: Ogle 13, Meyer 10, Carl 9, Allison 8, Espey 8, Loganbill 7.
Assists: Ogle 44.
Blocks: Andrea 9, Dakota 7, Espey 3.
Final game of the day for Cole Camp started at 1:40 p.m. vs Clinton. Andrea several kills nearing mid 1st set but Clinton generally held a 5 point margin. Allison back to back digs in the same rally late but the Lady Cardinals claimed a 25-20 win.
Cole Camp was obviously tired as the 2nd set vs Clinton unfolded. On the other hand Clinton had 2 sophomores who appeared to have a full gas tank as they built an 11-4 lead. Loganbill ended up flat on the floor making a dig. Andrea a block and an Ogle ace narrowed it to three late. But no closer as Clinton won the 2nd set 25-17.
Kills: Andrea 7, Dakota 3.
Digs: Allison 8, Raetz 5.
Assists: Ogle 12.
Blocks: Andrea 5, Dakota 2.
Aces: Ogle 3.
Lady Bluebirds record now 16-4-2 and another full week ahead as Cole Camp host the Conference Volleyball Tournament October 7th 8th and 10th. Come be a part of it!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Class of 2028 Soup Dinner
Menu Includes:
Broccoli & Cheddar/Rustic Baked Potato Soup
Fixings & Bread Sticks
Salads & Desserts
When: Sunday October 18, 2026, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Where: Cole Camp High School Cafeteria
Ticket Prices: $15: Ages 13+ $12: Ages 6-12
To purchase tickets, see any member of the Junior Class!!
Menu Includes:
Broccoli & Cheddar/Rustic Baked Potato Soup
Fixings & Bread Sticks
Salads & Desserts
When: Sunday October 18, 2026, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Where: Cole Camp High School Cafeteria
Ticket Prices: $15: Ages 13+ $12: Ages 6-12
To purchase tickets, see any member of the Junior Class!!
The Cole Camp Junior High and High School Volleyball teams will take on Sacred Heart tonight(10/5/2026). This will be a JH A game and a Vasity game ONLY. Both will take place in the HS gym beginning at 5:00.
Cole Camp JV Football tonight(10/5/2026) vs Crest Ridge has been moved to a 5:30 start time.
Congratulations to the 2026 Homecoming Royalty, King Blake Abey and Queen Grace Harms!
Lady Bluebirds Volleyball: Lady Bluebirds with Another 3 Win Night: Cole Camp traveled to Windsor October 1st on what had been a rainy day and nobody was complaining!
Junior High game started at 5 p.m. and Windsor gradually moved out to a 12-7 lead. Seventh grader Katelyn Vanwagner, a tall athletic Lady Greyhound notched several kills. Cole Camp was within 4 a couple times but Windsor prevailed 25-17 in the 1st set.
Avery Nelson served 6 leading off the 2nd set, then the Greyhounds caught the Bluebirds 11-11 by midterm. From that point on, Cole Camp put together a 14-4 run to take the middle set 25-15.
Third JH set was basically even through the early scores. Presley Hoke came to serve with Cole Camp leading by 2. When she left after 8 in a row, Cole Camp was up 14-4. Final of Cole Camp 15-6 in the deciding set.
Two sets of JV followed and they were quite lopsided. Addy Russell served 22, count'em again yes 22 as the Lady Greyhounds struggled to make returns. Cole Camp 25-2 in the first set.
Melanie Dieckman served 7 opening the 2nd set. Later Kaylan Poe served 5 for a 16-3 lead. Final score of 25-7 for the sweep.
Windsor Varsity had a 3-8 record, no seniors, and their starting libero was on crutches.
Cole Camp jumped out to an 8-2 lead with Leah Allison providing several kills. Then a 10-2 run with Allison and Riley Raetz sharing serving time put the 1st set in Cole Camp's corner 25-10.
Jolee Espey with a couple kills early 2nd set and Dakota Dieckman joined in with 3 kills nearing midway. Olivia Vansel with a score and block combo as Cole Camp was up by 6. But the Greyhounds showed some life as they scored 6 in a row to tie at 17. Nice defensive work by Aspen Meyer and Allison finishing out the set for a 25-19 Bluebird win.
Madilynn Ogle started the 3rd set with one of her back flip over the net scores. Kristin Carl served 6 in a row for a 10-2 lead. Raetz with a net shaker Ace to begin her 5 serves wrapping up a 25-6 final in the 3rd set!
Kills: Dakota 6, Allison 6, Espey 5, Vansel 5, Carl 4.
Digs: Allison 14, Carl 10, Ogle 7, Meyer 6.
Assists: Ogle 25.
Big home game October 5th vs Sacred Heart. Come fill the gym and cheer on your Lady Bluebirds ! Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Junior High game started at 5 p.m. and Windsor gradually moved out to a 12-7 lead. Seventh grader Katelyn Vanwagner, a tall athletic Lady Greyhound notched several kills. Cole Camp was within 4 a couple times but Windsor prevailed 25-17 in the 1st set.
Avery Nelson served 6 leading off the 2nd set, then the Greyhounds caught the Bluebirds 11-11 by midterm. From that point on, Cole Camp put together a 14-4 run to take the middle set 25-15.
Third JH set was basically even through the early scores. Presley Hoke came to serve with Cole Camp leading by 2. When she left after 8 in a row, Cole Camp was up 14-4. Final of Cole Camp 15-6 in the deciding set.
Two sets of JV followed and they were quite lopsided. Addy Russell served 22, count'em again yes 22 as the Lady Greyhounds struggled to make returns. Cole Camp 25-2 in the first set.
Melanie Dieckman served 7 opening the 2nd set. Later Kaylan Poe served 5 for a 16-3 lead. Final score of 25-7 for the sweep.
Windsor Varsity had a 3-8 record, no seniors, and their starting libero was on crutches.
Cole Camp jumped out to an 8-2 lead with Leah Allison providing several kills. Then a 10-2 run with Allison and Riley Raetz sharing serving time put the 1st set in Cole Camp's corner 25-10.
Jolee Espey with a couple kills early 2nd set and Dakota Dieckman joined in with 3 kills nearing midway. Olivia Vansel with a score and block combo as Cole Camp was up by 6. But the Greyhounds showed some life as they scored 6 in a row to tie at 17. Nice defensive work by Aspen Meyer and Allison finishing out the set for a 25-19 Bluebird win.
Madilynn Ogle started the 3rd set with one of her back flip over the net scores. Kristin Carl served 6 in a row for a 10-2 lead. Raetz with a net shaker Ace to begin her 5 serves wrapping up a 25-6 final in the 3rd set!
Kills: Dakota 6, Allison 6, Espey 5, Vansel 5, Carl 4.
Digs: Allison 14, Carl 10, Ogle 7, Meyer 6.
Assists: Ogle 25.
Big home game October 5th vs Sacred Heart. Come fill the gym and cheer on your Lady Bluebirds ! Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
If anyone would be interested in joining the Cole Camp Athletic Booster, I'm sure they would love to have you!!!
Cole Camp Athletic Boosters Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OVwaFjlD-YXElfja03tJtwAUYNvBoOD_/edit
Cole Camp Athletic Boosters Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OVwaFjlD-YXElfja03tJtwAUYNvBoOD_/edit
High School Lady Bluebirds will participate in the Warrensburg Tournament on Saturday October 3, 2026. Pool play begins at 8:30 AM.
Warrensburg High School is a cashless campus.
Admission tickets can be pre purchased online. They also accept debit/credit cards at the gate. They do not accept cash/checks at the gate. If you pre-purchase your ticket, please have it pulled up on your phone/device when you arrive at the gate.
Ticket link: https://warrensburgtigers.com/Tickets
Adults $5
Children ages 0-5 are free
Students K-12 are free
Adults 60+ are free
Warrensburg High School is a cashless campus.
Admission tickets can be pre purchased online. They also accept debit/credit cards at the gate. They do not accept cash/checks at the gate. If you pre-purchase your ticket, please have it pulled up on your phone/device when you arrive at the gate.
Ticket link: https://warrensburgtigers.com/Tickets
Adults $5
Children ages 0-5 are free
Students K-12 are free
Adults 60+ are free
We are incredibly proud to share that our High School was recognized last night at the Community Blood Center Kansas City Awards for earning 3rd place after collecting 185 units of blood through our mobile blood drives last year!
This recognition is truly a group effort. Our National Honor Society works hard to organize and support these events, but their success would not be possible without our outstanding community. Time and time again, you show up, donate, and help make a difference in the lives of others.
We are so grateful for your continued support and your willingness to always go the extra mile to help save lives. Thank you for being such an important part of this accomplishment!
Our next drive is coming up on November 4th from 1:00-6:00
This recognition is truly a group effort. Our National Honor Society works hard to organize and support these events, but their success would not be possible without our outstanding community. Time and time again, you show up, donate, and help make a difference in the lives of others.
We are so grateful for your continued support and your willingness to always go the extra mile to help save lives. Thank you for being such an important part of this accomplishment!
Our next drive is coming up on November 4th from 1:00-6:00
Congratulations to the Juniors/Sophomores on winning this year's Powderpuff game! Thank you to the players, coaches, cheerleaders, officials, and the HS Student Council members for making it such an entertaining night!
Junior High Lady Bluebirds will participate in the Junior High B Team Round Robin in Green Ridge on Saturday October 3. Games begin at 8:30 AM.
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Tough Lady Eagles Battle Lady Bluebirds: Otterville came to Cole Camp September 29th for a varsity only volleyball game. Only 7 dressed out players on the team, including one senior, 2 juniors and 4 sophomores. Yet Otterville didn't back away from the taller front line of the Lady Bluebirds.
Cole Camp appeared to have the upper hand building a 12-6 lead. However Otterville came flying back with a 12-3 effort later to lead 19-18. Meyer with a return from the seats! No not Aspen, but her father who was about 6 rows back where the ball landed. Dakota Dieckman a couple kills helped Cole Camp nudge ahead 22-21. But then the Lady Eagles added 2 to lead 23-22. Tied at 24 before Cole Camp mustered a 2 point margin to win 26-24.
Storyline for the 2nd set was Madilynn Ogle serving and serving! Normally scampering all over the court tracking down passes, this time she was more in one spot. She started with an ace and continued with 18 more serves. Yes 19 in a row for the Cole Camp junior. Cole Camp 25-4 in 2nd set.
As mentioned earlier, the young Lady Eagles made good returns of several kill attempts by the Blue Crew. The 3rd set was tied at 9 when Andrea nailed a kill that started a 9-1 run for Cole Camp. Kristin Carl served 4 in that effort as Cole Camp went ahead 18-10. But just as quick Otterville reeled off 5 of their own so back to a 3 point game. Taylor Loganbill closed out the set with 5 serves as Cole Camp won 25 -16 for a three set sweep.
Kills: Andrea 15, Dakota 8, Carl 7.
Digs: Allison 17, Carl 12, Ogle 10, Raetz 7, Loganbill 5
Assists: Ogle 30.
Blocks: Andrea 6
Aces: Ogle 9.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Cole Camp appeared to have the upper hand building a 12-6 lead. However Otterville came flying back with a 12-3 effort later to lead 19-18. Meyer with a return from the seats! No not Aspen, but her father who was about 6 rows back where the ball landed. Dakota Dieckman a couple kills helped Cole Camp nudge ahead 22-21. But then the Lady Eagles added 2 to lead 23-22. Tied at 24 before Cole Camp mustered a 2 point margin to win 26-24.
Storyline for the 2nd set was Madilynn Ogle serving and serving! Normally scampering all over the court tracking down passes, this time she was more in one spot. She started with an ace and continued with 18 more serves. Yes 19 in a row for the Cole Camp junior. Cole Camp 25-4 in 2nd set.
As mentioned earlier, the young Lady Eagles made good returns of several kill attempts by the Blue Crew. The 3rd set was tied at 9 when Andrea nailed a kill that started a 9-1 run for Cole Camp. Kristin Carl served 4 in that effort as Cole Camp went ahead 18-10. But just as quick Otterville reeled off 5 of their own so back to a 3 point game. Taylor Loganbill closed out the set with 5 serves as Cole Camp won 25 -16 for a three set sweep.
Kills: Andrea 15, Dakota 8, Carl 7.
Digs: Allison 17, Carl 12, Ogle 10, Raetz 7, Loganbill 5
Assists: Ogle 30.
Blocks: Andrea 6
Aces: Ogle 9.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Powderpuff Football is TOMORROW! Come catch the action as the Seniors/Freshmen take on the Juniors/Sophomores. Kick off will be at 7 PM at the HS football field - free entry for your nightly entertainment.
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
KAYSINGER CONFERENCE SOCCER TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 5-9 2026
Monday, October 5
5:00 #4 Green Ridge vs. #5 La Monte
Tuesday, October 6
5:00 #1 Stover vs. winner of #4/#5 game
6:45 #2 Smithton vs. #3 Sacred Heart
Friday, October 9
5:00 Third Place Game
7:00 Championship
Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students
Higher seed will be home. All contests will be played at SFCC.
OCTOBER 5-9 2026
Monday, October 5
5:00 #4 Green Ridge vs. #5 La Monte
Tuesday, October 6
5:00 #1 Stover vs. winner of #4/#5 game
6:45 #2 Smithton vs. #3 Sacred Heart
Friday, October 9
5:00 Third Place Game
7:00 Championship
Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students
Higher seed will be home. All contests will be played at SFCC.
The Lady Bluebirds Volleyball team will play Otterville tonight(9/29/2026) at home. This will be a VARSITY ONLY game with a start time of 5:00 PM. Come support your Lady Bluebirds!!
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Bluebirds Defeat Cardinals in Monday Night Volleyball: Another full week of games began September 28th as Cole Camp traveled to Tipton.
Junior High games took place in a secondary gym beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Cole Camp A-Team won 25 -16, 25 -13. The Cole Camp B team dropped their first set but rallied to take the next two sets.
While the above games were still going on, the JV game began in the high school gym. Only two referees were in Tipton, one at the JH game, one at the JV match. But when you have a good one, go ahead and play. Kathy Viets was on the stand for the JV contest and the game went very smoothly.
Very competitive first JV set. Cole Camp led 6-2, then Tipton moved ahead 8-7. Cole Camp back ahead 15-13 when a Lauren Hesse dig helped to put Addy Russell up to serve. She put in 4 while Melanie Dieckman and Addison Brockman recorded scores. That 5 point spurt proved to be enough as Cole Camp won the set 25-22.
Kaylan Poe with a back row kill early 2nd set, then rattled the net for another kill a bit later. Kaylyn Barnes a nice save mid-set and a Charlotte Harper kill put Melanie in the servers box. She finished the 2nd set was 7 in a row for a 25-12 victory.
The Varsity game began once the Junior High games were over so both referees would be present. Tipton record is about equal wins and losses.
Cole Camp moved ahead by a 14-8 margin mid 1st set. Dakota Dieckman with a couple kills supporting the cause. Aspen Meyer with a great defensive dig, as did Leah Allison. Jolee Espey with a nice save on the sideline, this time no scores' table involved! Cole Camp took the first set 25-19.
Kristin Carl with a kill to start the 2nd set. Allison with a beautiful combo of nailing a duck to the floor and then blocking a Tipton kill attempt. Riley Raetz with a dig late in the set which Olivia Vansel put the finishing touch on for a 25- 16 win.
Andrea Dieckman added to her block and kill totals in the third. However and 11-point run midway for Tipton left the score 15-9 favoring the Cardinals. Cole Camp hit several balls too hard to stay in bounds. But back to back kills by Vansel made it a one point game late. No closer though as Tipton eventually took the third set 25-20.
So a 4th set began and the tall girls were taking turns at the net. Andrea for Cole Camp with kills and blocks, Kaylee Kuschel did the same for the Lady Cardinals. Raetz served 5 midway for a 15-7 lead and the Lady Bluebirds maintained most of that margin down the stretch. Strong finish by Dakota with 3 kills off ideal sets by Ogle. Final score of Cole Camp 25-17 for the victory!
Kills: Andrea 10, Dakota 10, Allison 9, Vansel 6, Carl 5.
Digs: Meyer 14, Ogle 12, Raetz 11, Allison 11, Carl 9 Loganbill 8, Espey 4.
Assists: Ogle 36.
Blocks: Andrea 6, Dakota 2, Espey 2.
Season about half over, come out and support these students as they grow into adults! Someday they will be our caretakers.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Junior High games took place in a secondary gym beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Cole Camp A-Team won 25 -16, 25 -13. The Cole Camp B team dropped their first set but rallied to take the next two sets.
While the above games were still going on, the JV game began in the high school gym. Only two referees were in Tipton, one at the JH game, one at the JV match. But when you have a good one, go ahead and play. Kathy Viets was on the stand for the JV contest and the game went very smoothly.
Very competitive first JV set. Cole Camp led 6-2, then Tipton moved ahead 8-7. Cole Camp back ahead 15-13 when a Lauren Hesse dig helped to put Addy Russell up to serve. She put in 4 while Melanie Dieckman and Addison Brockman recorded scores. That 5 point spurt proved to be enough as Cole Camp won the set 25-22.
Kaylan Poe with a back row kill early 2nd set, then rattled the net for another kill a bit later. Kaylyn Barnes a nice save mid-set and a Charlotte Harper kill put Melanie in the servers box. She finished the 2nd set was 7 in a row for a 25-12 victory.
The Varsity game began once the Junior High games were over so both referees would be present. Tipton record is about equal wins and losses.
Cole Camp moved ahead by a 14-8 margin mid 1st set. Dakota Dieckman with a couple kills supporting the cause. Aspen Meyer with a great defensive dig, as did Leah Allison. Jolee Espey with a nice save on the sideline, this time no scores' table involved! Cole Camp took the first set 25-19.
Kristin Carl with a kill to start the 2nd set. Allison with a beautiful combo of nailing a duck to the floor and then blocking a Tipton kill attempt. Riley Raetz with a dig late in the set which Olivia Vansel put the finishing touch on for a 25- 16 win.
Andrea Dieckman added to her block and kill totals in the third. However and 11-point run midway for Tipton left the score 15-9 favoring the Cardinals. Cole Camp hit several balls too hard to stay in bounds. But back to back kills by Vansel made it a one point game late. No closer though as Tipton eventually took the third set 25-20.
So a 4th set began and the tall girls were taking turns at the net. Andrea for Cole Camp with kills and blocks, Kaylee Kuschel did the same for the Lady Cardinals. Raetz served 5 midway for a 15-7 lead and the Lady Bluebirds maintained most of that margin down the stretch. Strong finish by Dakota with 3 kills off ideal sets by Ogle. Final score of Cole Camp 25-17 for the victory!
Kills: Andrea 10, Dakota 10, Allison 9, Vansel 6, Carl 5.
Digs: Meyer 14, Ogle 12, Raetz 11, Allison 11, Carl 9 Loganbill 8, Espey 4.
Assists: Ogle 36.
Blocks: Andrea 6, Dakota 2, Espey 2.
Season about half over, come out and support these students as they grow into adults! Someday they will be our caretakers.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!