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!!
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Lady Bluebirds Spend Saturday in Sedalia: The 2026 Smith-Cotton Volleyball Invitational Tournament took place September 26th. Besides the hosting team, others involved were Cole Camp, Santa Fe, Marshall, Tipton, Osage, Lafayette County and Sacred Heart.
Morning pool play began at 8 a.m. as Cole Camp faced 5A School Smith-Cotton. Very solid start for the Bluebirds with good defensive plays by Taylor Loganbill, Leah Allison and Aspen Meyer. The lead grew to 9 while Kristin Carl was serving and Jolee Espey blocked a kill attempt by Avery Case, the leading hitter for Smith-Cotton. However that 22-13 lead shrank to 4 before Cole Camp stabilized to win the 1st set 25-20.
Riley Raetz with 4 serves starting the 2nd set. Cole Camp was up 14-7 when the wind beneath the Ladybirds wings suddenly stalled. The Lady Tigers scored the next 12, and not even 2 timeouts called by Coach Massingill could stop the bleeding. Smith-Cotton took the 2nd set 25-15.
Next pool play game for Cole Camp was with Santa Fe, traditionally a small but mighty team. Well they have actually grown in size according to a parent of a Santa Fe player. Some of that growth comes at the expense of the Malta Bend School. Once a thriving small school, Malta Bend had just one senior to graduate last year. Back when there was a family of 2 kids on every 500 acres, there were enough children for a school. But now if a farm is 5,000 acres, that family needs to produce 20 youngsters to compensate the school. Lord Have Mercy on those Mothers!
Back to the game, a good start for Cole Camp. Ogle 2 aces and a Carl kill. Defensively Allison a dig and Andrea a block for an 11-3 lead. A series of missfires by Cole Camp helped Santa Fe narrow the score to 12 - 11 midway. But the Ladybirds answered with a 7-1 effort and took the first set 25-21.
No runs over 4 points in the 2nd set for either team. Espey with a nice save at the scores table just passed halfway. Andrea pretty well cleaned up late with 3 kills in a row, followed by Olivia Vansel with 2 scores. Cole Camp 25-19.
Last pool play game was with Marshall. Loganbill served 6 for a 16-10 lead. Later Ogle closed out the set with 5 serves for a 25-14 win.
Carl served 5 in the 2nd set helping build a 9-4 lead. Raetz kept the floor clean while Andrea and Dakota were either spiking or blocking at the net. Cole Camp 25-11 for the victory.
Pool play Stats:
Kills: Andrea 21, Allison 13, Dakota 9, Carl 5, Vansel 5.
Digs: Allison 20, Loganbill 17, Raetz 11, Ogle 10, Carl 10, Meyer 7.
Assists: Ogle 48.
Blocks: Andrea 13, Dakota 8, Espey 5.
So after pool play results were tabulated, Cole Camp and Osage met in the winner's bracket for a chance to advance to the Championship game. Osage had some big time hitters to contend with!
Your Lady Bluebirds handled them well early 1st set. Loganbill several digs and Cole Camp led 12-5. Later Allison powered home pointers, one a backrow kill. Then a very nice dig by Allison as Cole Camp won the 1st set 25 - 16.
A tight 8-7 lead for Cole Camp in the 2nd set with Carl digging the ball up and Andrea recording kills. But as the set continued the Lady Indians pulled ahead 21-15. No giving up, Cole Camp rallied within 2, but Osage took the 2nd set 25-19.
One for me, one for you describe the scoring through mid-third set. Allison a one-arm save and Aspen Meyer ended up on the floor but kept the ball in the air. Game tied 12-12. Can't question Espey's determination after a play she attempted mid-set. A ball Cole Camp had touched was headed out of bounds in line with the score's table. Espey gave chase but the table was in the way. She crashed into it, taking an off-duty referee down with her as she disappeared on the sideline! Thankfully Espey came up laughing and the referee gave sort of a safe call with his arms and hands!
Unfortunately for the Blue Crew, their gas tank appeared to be empty as Osage put together a 10-point run to eventually clinch the deciding set 25-17.
Kills: Andrea 10, Allison 8.
Digs: Loganbill 10, Allison 8, Raetz 6, Carl 6, Andrea 5
Assists: Ogle 22.
Blocks: Dakota 3.
Congratulations to Andrea Deickman being named to the All Tournament Team! Osage eventually won the tournament in 2 sets over Smith-Cotton.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Morning pool play began at 8 a.m. as Cole Camp faced 5A School Smith-Cotton. Very solid start for the Bluebirds with good defensive plays by Taylor Loganbill, Leah Allison and Aspen Meyer. The lead grew to 9 while Kristin Carl was serving and Jolee Espey blocked a kill attempt by Avery Case, the leading hitter for Smith-Cotton. However that 22-13 lead shrank to 4 before Cole Camp stabilized to win the 1st set 25-20.
Riley Raetz with 4 serves starting the 2nd set. Cole Camp was up 14-7 when the wind beneath the Ladybirds wings suddenly stalled. The Lady Tigers scored the next 12, and not even 2 timeouts called by Coach Massingill could stop the bleeding. Smith-Cotton took the 2nd set 25-15.
Next pool play game for Cole Camp was with Santa Fe, traditionally a small but mighty team. Well they have actually grown in size according to a parent of a Santa Fe player. Some of that growth comes at the expense of the Malta Bend School. Once a thriving small school, Malta Bend had just one senior to graduate last year. Back when there was a family of 2 kids on every 500 acres, there were enough children for a school. But now if a farm is 5,000 acres, that family needs to produce 20 youngsters to compensate the school. Lord Have Mercy on those Mothers!
Back to the game, a good start for Cole Camp. Ogle 2 aces and a Carl kill. Defensively Allison a dig and Andrea a block for an 11-3 lead. A series of missfires by Cole Camp helped Santa Fe narrow the score to 12 - 11 midway. But the Ladybirds answered with a 7-1 effort and took the first set 25-21.
No runs over 4 points in the 2nd set for either team. Espey with a nice save at the scores table just passed halfway. Andrea pretty well cleaned up late with 3 kills in a row, followed by Olivia Vansel with 2 scores. Cole Camp 25-19.
Last pool play game was with Marshall. Loganbill served 6 for a 16-10 lead. Later Ogle closed out the set with 5 serves for a 25-14 win.
Carl served 5 in the 2nd set helping build a 9-4 lead. Raetz kept the floor clean while Andrea and Dakota were either spiking or blocking at the net. Cole Camp 25-11 for the victory.
Pool play Stats:
Kills: Andrea 21, Allison 13, Dakota 9, Carl 5, Vansel 5.
Digs: Allison 20, Loganbill 17, Raetz 11, Ogle 10, Carl 10, Meyer 7.
Assists: Ogle 48.
Blocks: Andrea 13, Dakota 8, Espey 5.
So after pool play results were tabulated, Cole Camp and Osage met in the winner's bracket for a chance to advance to the Championship game. Osage had some big time hitters to contend with!
Your Lady Bluebirds handled them well early 1st set. Loganbill several digs and Cole Camp led 12-5. Later Allison powered home pointers, one a backrow kill. Then a very nice dig by Allison as Cole Camp won the 1st set 25 - 16.
A tight 8-7 lead for Cole Camp in the 2nd set with Carl digging the ball up and Andrea recording kills. But as the set continued the Lady Indians pulled ahead 21-15. No giving up, Cole Camp rallied within 2, but Osage took the 2nd set 25-19.
One for me, one for you describe the scoring through mid-third set. Allison a one-arm save and Aspen Meyer ended up on the floor but kept the ball in the air. Game tied 12-12. Can't question Espey's determination after a play she attempted mid-set. A ball Cole Camp had touched was headed out of bounds in line with the score's table. Espey gave chase but the table was in the way. She crashed into it, taking an off-duty referee down with her as she disappeared on the sideline! Thankfully Espey came up laughing and the referee gave sort of a safe call with his arms and hands!
Unfortunately for the Blue Crew, their gas tank appeared to be empty as Osage put together a 10-point run to eventually clinch the deciding set 25-17.
Kills: Andrea 10, Allison 8.
Digs: Loganbill 10, Allison 8, Raetz 6, Carl 6, Andrea 5
Assists: Ogle 22.
Blocks: Dakota 3.
Congratulations to Andrea Deickman being named to the All Tournament Team! Osage eventually won the tournament in 2 sets over Smith-Cotton.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Lady Bluebirds Make Quick Trip to LaMonte: Two Junior High games and a Varsity matchup of volleyball took place September 24th. Here are the starters for the Cole Camp A Team. Eighth graders Oaklee Raetz, Nicole Keithly, Jodi Dixon, Presley Hoke, and Alaina Camirand. 7th grader Avery Nelson also started on the A team.
Nelson with a nice dig early, then Raetz served 7 for Cole Camp. Using her height, Hoke with a kill and then served 5 as Cole Camp went on to grab the first set 25 -13.
Raetz 3 aces early 2nd set and good instincts shown by Nevaeh Purvis on a ball nearby. One of her Bluebird teammates had received the ball but the return was not going to clear the net. Purvis alertly gave a punch to the ball and over the net it went! Hoke added 9 serves midway and Cole Camp won the set 25-11.
Here are the B Team Junior High starters. All 7th graders. Marilyn Ford, Leia Jackson, Ava Hern, Harlie Rogers, Skylar Mattis and Arizona Rowland.
First set was very balanced. Came down to a final 5 point run by Cole Camp to win 25-19. More of the same in the 2nd set which Cole Camp also won 25-19.
Both Junior High teams are Coached by Kate Jackson, Ally Bahrenberg and Rachel Vansel.
LaMonte led the first Varsity set 3-1 before the Lady Bluebirds started to rumble. And 8-2 run midway powered by Andrea and Dakota Dieckman and Kristin Carl put the Birds in control. Still the Lady Vikings gave some good efforts in digging out several attempted kills. Cole Camp 25 - 16 in the opening set.
Riley Raetz with a nice defensive dig early 2nd set. Cole Camp led 6-4 when Carl was up to serve. How about 11 in a row by Carl! Jolee Espey with a block and kill and Olivia Vansel also with scores. Cole Camp 25-8.
Madilynn Ogle with 4 serves early 3rd set and Leah Allison a one-arm save on a ball headed out of bounds. Taylor Loganbill, Aspen Meyer and Carl all with good defensive saves! Down the stretch, Ogle was setting them up and Andrea and Dakota were adding up kills. Cole Camp 25-17 for the sweep.
Kills: Andrea 19, Dakota 15, Carl 5, Vansel 5, Espey 4.
Digs: Ogle 12, Carl 11, Raetz 11, Allison 7, Loganbill 5.
Assists: Ogle 40.
Blocks: Andrea 4, Espey 4, Dakota 3. Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Nelson with a nice dig early, then Raetz served 7 for Cole Camp. Using her height, Hoke with a kill and then served 5 as Cole Camp went on to grab the first set 25 -13.
Raetz 3 aces early 2nd set and good instincts shown by Nevaeh Purvis on a ball nearby. One of her Bluebird teammates had received the ball but the return was not going to clear the net. Purvis alertly gave a punch to the ball and over the net it went! Hoke added 9 serves midway and Cole Camp won the set 25-11.
Here are the B Team Junior High starters. All 7th graders. Marilyn Ford, Leia Jackson, Ava Hern, Harlie Rogers, Skylar Mattis and Arizona Rowland.
First set was very balanced. Came down to a final 5 point run by Cole Camp to win 25-19. More of the same in the 2nd set which Cole Camp also won 25-19.
Both Junior High teams are Coached by Kate Jackson, Ally Bahrenberg and Rachel Vansel.
LaMonte led the first Varsity set 3-1 before the Lady Bluebirds started to rumble. And 8-2 run midway powered by Andrea and Dakota Dieckman and Kristin Carl put the Birds in control. Still the Lady Vikings gave some good efforts in digging out several attempted kills. Cole Camp 25 - 16 in the opening set.
Riley Raetz with a nice defensive dig early 2nd set. Cole Camp led 6-4 when Carl was up to serve. How about 11 in a row by Carl! Jolee Espey with a block and kill and Olivia Vansel also with scores. Cole Camp 25-8.
Madilynn Ogle with 4 serves early 3rd set and Leah Allison a one-arm save on a ball headed out of bounds. Taylor Loganbill, Aspen Meyer and Carl all with good defensive saves! Down the stretch, Ogle was setting them up and Andrea and Dakota were adding up kills. Cole Camp 25-17 for the sweep.
Kills: Andrea 19, Dakota 15, Carl 5, Vansel 5, Espey 4.
Digs: Ogle 12, Carl 11, Raetz 11, Allison 7, Loganbill 5.
Assists: Ogle 40.
Blocks: Andrea 4, Espey 4, Dakota 3. Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Don't forget - Homecoming kicks off tomorrow with "Marvel Monday" - dress as your favorite Superhero from any universe!
We can't wait to see all of our MARVELous Bluebirds dressed up. Make sure to note all of the fun things happening this week!
We can't wait to see all of our MARVELous Bluebirds dressed up. Make sure to note all of the fun things happening this week!
Junior and Senior students had the opportunity to attend the College Fair in Warsaw on Thursday, September 24. Students were able to visit with technical schools, military representatives and colleges to assist them with their after high school plans.
FFA Shirts are available if anyone would like to order. Team Store will close on October 7 at 1:00 PM.
https://sbss.chipply.com/ccffa26/
https://sbss.chipply.com/ccffa26/
Congratulations to this year's Homecoming Royalty Court! Come show your support at the coronation festivities next week - Friday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 PM, followed by the Varsity football kickoff.
L to R: Abbi Rodriguez, Blake Abey, Andrea Dieckman, Oliver Moritz, Grace Harms, and Landon Bauer
L to R: Abbi Rodriguez, Blake Abey, Andrea Dieckman, Oliver Moritz, Grace Harms, and Landon Bauer
Store Closes TOMORROW at 1:00 PM.
This year's Volleyball Pink Out Shirt is now available to order!! Store closes Sept. 25. Order Soon!!! https://sbss.chipply.com/ccvbpinkout26/
We want to give a shout out to our Blue Crew! Last night our student body showed up and cheered on our Lady Bluebirds to victory. They were loud, proud and full of energy! Their school spirit was contagious! Always a great day to be a Bluebird!
Lady Bluebird Volleyball: Lady Bluebirds Show Amazing Stamina!: The Stover Lady Bulldogs came to Cole Camp September 22nd for a showdown of 2 of the top teams in Kaysinger Conference volleyball.
Stover lead the 1st JV set 9-5, then Cole Camp rallied to lead 11-9. Melanie Dieckman served 5 while Lauren Hesse and Kaylan Poe notched kills. Tied at 17, Poe served 7, including a couple of aces. Cole Camp won the set 25 - 19.
A 6 point run by Cole Camp in the 2nd set created what was about the margin for most of the set. Stover did narrow it down to 19-17, but Addison Brockman closed out the frame with 5 serves for a 25-17 victory.
So on to the main event matching the 12-1 Lady Bulldogs and the 8-1 Lady Bluebirds! Cole Camp had went 5 sets at Versailles just 24 hours ago, so could they defend home court?
First Varsity set was nearly even throughout. Largest run for Cole Camp was 3, Stover had 5 in a row once. Dakota Dieckman a couple kills late but Stover claimed a 25-23 win in set #1.
Madilynn Ogle with a string of 5 serves early 2nd set and Olivia Vansel nailed a couple kills. However a 9-1 surge by Stover nearing midway put them ahead by 2. Sophomore Rory Pinzke is their team leader in kills, and she is very effective from anywhere on the court. That didn't stop Kaylan Poe from intercepting one of Pinzke's bombs before it hit the floor. Great volleyball action down the stretch. Dakota seems to be gaining confidence with every outing, as witnessed with a power shot by her that literally knocked a Stover defender over backwards. Cole Camp 25-22 in the 2nd set.
Stover hit several balls out of bounds allowing Cole Camp to lead 8-2 in the 3rd set. Kristin Carl with one of many big time digs of Stover kill attempts. Andrea Dieckman with multiple blocks for Cole Camp as the lead grew. Ogle served the last 7 of the set helped by Vansel with several defensive plays and a Jolee Espey block. Cole Camp 25-12 in the 3rd.
Did the Lady Bulldogs head for the shade tree? Not at all as Pinzke and fellow sophomore Khloe Viebrock pounded the net for a 13-4 lead. But as they have done previously, the Lady Bluebirds bounced back with 6 in a row. Riley Raetz showed her defensive ability while Andrea recorded kills, but Cole Camp couldn't quite get over the hump. Stover 25-22 in the 4th set.
So here Cole Camp was again in a 5th set. Ogle a beautiful short set which Andrea sent to the promised land! Loganbill served 5 midway, and Aspen Meyer with several defensive gems! Cole Camp won the final set 15-6 to cap and incredible effort of Team chemistry and determination!
Kills: Dakota 20, Andrea 19, Vansel 9, Allison 7.
Digs: Carl 22, Allison 22, Loganbill 15, Meyer 11, Raetz 10, Ogle 9, Vansel 9.
Assists: Ogle 54! Might be a record for a single game?
Blocks: Andrea 11, Dakota 9.
Great volleyball action and a great crowd, gotta love high school sports! Go Big Blue!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Stover lead the 1st JV set 9-5, then Cole Camp rallied to lead 11-9. Melanie Dieckman served 5 while Lauren Hesse and Kaylan Poe notched kills. Tied at 17, Poe served 7, including a couple of aces. Cole Camp won the set 25 - 19.
A 6 point run by Cole Camp in the 2nd set created what was about the margin for most of the set. Stover did narrow it down to 19-17, but Addison Brockman closed out the frame with 5 serves for a 25-17 victory.
So on to the main event matching the 12-1 Lady Bulldogs and the 8-1 Lady Bluebirds! Cole Camp had went 5 sets at Versailles just 24 hours ago, so could they defend home court?
First Varsity set was nearly even throughout. Largest run for Cole Camp was 3, Stover had 5 in a row once. Dakota Dieckman a couple kills late but Stover claimed a 25-23 win in set #1.
Madilynn Ogle with a string of 5 serves early 2nd set and Olivia Vansel nailed a couple kills. However a 9-1 surge by Stover nearing midway put them ahead by 2. Sophomore Rory Pinzke is their team leader in kills, and she is very effective from anywhere on the court. That didn't stop Kaylan Poe from intercepting one of Pinzke's bombs before it hit the floor. Great volleyball action down the stretch. Dakota seems to be gaining confidence with every outing, as witnessed with a power shot by her that literally knocked a Stover defender over backwards. Cole Camp 25-22 in the 2nd set.
Stover hit several balls out of bounds allowing Cole Camp to lead 8-2 in the 3rd set. Kristin Carl with one of many big time digs of Stover kill attempts. Andrea Dieckman with multiple blocks for Cole Camp as the lead grew. Ogle served the last 7 of the set helped by Vansel with several defensive plays and a Jolee Espey block. Cole Camp 25-12 in the 3rd.
Did the Lady Bulldogs head for the shade tree? Not at all as Pinzke and fellow sophomore Khloe Viebrock pounded the net for a 13-4 lead. But as they have done previously, the Lady Bluebirds bounced back with 6 in a row. Riley Raetz showed her defensive ability while Andrea recorded kills, but Cole Camp couldn't quite get over the hump. Stover 25-22 in the 4th set.
So here Cole Camp was again in a 5th set. Ogle a beautiful short set which Andrea sent to the promised land! Loganbill served 5 midway, and Aspen Meyer with several defensive gems! Cole Camp won the final set 15-6 to cap and incredible effort of Team chemistry and determination!
Kills: Dakota 20, Andrea 19, Vansel 9, Allison 7.
Digs: Carl 22, Allison 22, Loganbill 15, Meyer 11, Raetz 10, Ogle 9, Vansel 9.
Assists: Ogle 54! Might be a record for a single game?
Blocks: Andrea 11, Dakota 9.
Great volleyball action and a great crowd, gotta love high school sports! Go Big Blue!
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.
Today was a great day to be a Bluebird Artist! Several junior high students attended the annual Kaysinger Art Contest at the Missouri State Fair grounds. 8th graders Tilly Ahlers and Raeven Freiwald both placed placed 4th; Tilly in colored pencil and Raeven in watercolor. 6th grader Jaiden Shewmaker placed 4th in pen/ink, while 6th grader Lexi White placed a third place in colored pencil. 8th grader Tarah Manning placed 3rd in Ink/marker. On top of the individual awards, we placed 3rd in the group contest! At the end of the day, the students got a tour of the Daum Museum. Way to go, Cole Camp art students!
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!
