Cole Camp Bluebird Volleyball: Last day of August 2026 and the thermometers were on either side of 100° as Cole Camp traveled to St Paul's Concordia. And the energy and determination displayed by both varsity teams was just as high!
First though the C team members were on court. Freshman Elaina Alcala gave the Lady Bluebirds 5 serves early for an 8-4 lead. She then served 7 late in the set as Cole Camp won 25 -17.
Second match of the C team was just as close until a 5-1 spurt at the end for a 25-18 Cole Camp victory.
Pretty good start for the JV Bluebirds as they built a 9-2 lead. Sophomore Hannah Truwe with a nice left-handed save for the Lady Saints. By midway, Lauren Hesse had a string of 7 serves including a couple aces for an 18-4 margin. Lady Bluebirds took the set 25-12.
Melanie Dieckman with a strong hit early 2nd JV set. Hesse another 5 serves made the score 14-6 midway. Certainly not the tallest Lady Bluebird, but Kaylan Poe gets a good angle on most of her hits over the net. Charlotte Harper finished the set with a pair of scores as Cole Camp won 25-13.
In the varsity match this was Cole Camp's 2nd game and the first for St Paul. Cole Camp led 4-0 starting with Madilynn Ogle serving. Several official calls of players being out of rotation were made, which results in the opposing team getting a point. Cole Camp led 13-9 halfway through and gained a 21-16 lead later. But the Saints capitalized on a couple Bluebird misses and tied the set at 23. Back and forth till Olivia Vansel with a kill to clinch the 1st set in overtime 27-25.
No more than a 3 point run for either team in the 2nd set. Dakota Dieckman with a couple kills off Ogle sets for a 20-17 lead and a Saint timeout. Just like that the Saints tied the game up at 20. Riley Raetz an ace helping build a three-point lead, then the Saints tied again at 24. Second overtime set went to Cole Camp 26-24.
The Saints have several tall players and man can they swat the ball! Andrea Dieckman blocked several of their attempts. Jolee Espey with a surprise backflip of the ball for a score early. However the Saints were ahead 22-15 and the hometown boys Pep Club were making lots of noise cheering them on! Not just yet said the Lady Bluebirds. Raetz served 4 and a couple beautiful Ogle sets for Andrea to put away and the score was 23-23. A Cole Camp net serve followed by a Saint ace gave St Paul's the 3rd set 25-23.
So on to the 4th set and more very competitive volleyball. Cole Camp gained some breathing room with a 13-7 lead midway. Kristin Carl with an ace and another Andrea kill brought a long rally to an end. Still the Saints were within 2 at 20-18 with serve. A couple of roof interference calls benefited the Lady Bluebirds and they finally won the 4th set 25-21 to complete a very intense game.
Had mentioned the Saints hitters earlier. Junior Shannon Vysna appears about 6 ft tall, very athletic, and had a bucket full of kills for the Saints.
Stats for Cole Camp.
Kills: Andrea 11, Dakota 5, Carl 5, Espey, Allison, Ogle and Vansel 3 each.
Digs: Raetz 17, Loganbill, Allison and Carl 11 each. Ogle 9.
Assists: Ogle 25
Aces: 11 as a team.
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
High School Volleyball Schedule for the 2026 Season
Cole Camp Freshman, JV, and Varsity teams were at Warsaw August 27th. The freshman game started at 5 p.m. and the Lady Wildcats took care of business in relatively short order winning the 1st set 25-10.
Cole Camp fell behind by 5 early 2nd set, until an 8-1 effort mid-set gave the Lady Birds a 15-13 lead. But the next 7 points went to Warsaw and they eventually won 25 - 19.
Warsaw led the first JV set 4-0 but Cole Camp tied the score at 10 nearing midset. Then a 13-3 flight for the Ladybirds, led by Aspen Meyer and Addy Russell with 4 serves each, helped lock up the 1st set 25-15 for Cole Camp.
Addison Brockman with a couple scores early 2nd set, and Charlotte Harper a kill and block helped Cole Camp nudge ahead 10-9. Then left-handed server Kaylan Poe put in 7 in a row to take control. Russell served 5 late as Cole Camp took the 2nd set 25-11.
The varsity game figured to be a very competitive match as both teams have talented players. And Warsaw's Head Coach Kelsi Brosnahan and Assistant Coach Delaney Gerken both have spent time around Coach Massingill.
Andrea Dieckman a kill, Madilyn Ogle a dive to the floor for a save, and Kristin Carl with a score. Those plays gave Cole Camp a 3-1 lead, but Warsaw came back. In fact they led 19-14 as the 1st set rounded the bend. There the Lady Birds upped their efforts and put the game away with a 10-1 finish! Andrea a couple kills and served 6 in a row. Dakota Dieckman a nice stuff of Warsaw sophomore Kenyan Beck as Cole Camp won 25-22.
As most will recall, Leah Allison has been recovering the last year or so from ACL surgery. She was on the back row during the 2nd set when Maylee Slavens fired a rocket over the net. Allison went down and dug it up, and best of all, Allison herself spring back up ready for more! That had to boost her confidence and that of her teammates. Cole Camp took the 2nd set 25-21.
Cole Camp showed very nice teamwork and chemistry for so early in the season. An ace by Taylor Loganbill made for an 8-5 lead, but Warsaw bounced back with the next 6 to lead 11-8. No panic, the Lady Birds caught and then passed the Cats with a 10-2 finish! Andrea with 5 serves and a strong presence at the net. And freshman Olivia Vansel provided some power hits at the net has Cole Camp earned the Sweep with the 25- 16 final.
First 3 games in September are at home. Come on out!
Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FRIENDS OF THE SENIOR CLASS:
It's crunch time! The senior class needs your help making flowers and stuffing them for the senior float! We will be here after school and on weekends to get the float ready for the Cole Camp Fair. There will be some shop work that dads will need assistance with also. Work Schedule posted below :
Float Work Schedule:
Sun: 08/23: 4 - 7 PM
Mon: 08/24: 6 - 8 PM
Wed. 08/26: 6 - 8 PM
Sun. 08/30: 4 - 7 PM
Any help is appreciated!! Parents, students, and community members welcome!
Cole Camp faced Warrensburg first and each of 3 sets started at 10 on the scoreboard. Warrensburg took the first set 25-16. Better effort for the Bluebirds in the middle set winning 25-20.
Warrensburg had a power hitting player who had nailed several kills earlier, but the Lady Bluebird defense made a big time block mid 3rd set. Andrea Dieckman and Jolee Espey were side by side for the clean block! Warrensburg eventually took the last set 25-21.
Next the Ladybirds faced Appleton City. Coach Abby Massingill shuffled in lots of player combinations along the way. Cole Camp took three sets by scores of 25 - 16, 25-21, 25-22.
Finally Cole Camp and Warsaw were on the floor at 7:50 p.m. Still starting at 10 each on the scoreboard the Lady Wildcats just about had the Birds in a cage leading 23-20. But Cole Camp quickly regrouped to win 26-24. Close 2nd set went to Warsaw and that is where the game was ended. No third set. Just a note, none of these scores go on the season record.
So fans, the season starts for real August 27th at Warsaw at 5 p.m. Then August 31 to St Paul's Concordia. Time to check the tires and clean the windshield! Thank you to Authur Keuper for writing this article!!!
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All current eighth and 12th graders are required to have additional state required vaccines prior to the start of the school year, unless an appropriate exemption is on file.
Incoming 8th graders will need a tdap and meningitis vaccination.
Incoming 12th graders will need the second meningitis vaccine.
Proof of immunization needs to be provided to the school on or before August 25th.
We’re excited to welcome our CCHS families back for Open House from 5:30–7:00 pm.
5:30 pm - Parent Meeting in the HS Gym. There will be a quick Q&A to follow for incoming 7th & 9th graders, new families, and anyone with questions.
6:00-7:00 pm - Meet the Teachers in their classrooms
NEW THIS YEAR:
Scavenger Hunt: Stop by the Bluebird Media table to grab a card and complete the tasks for a chance to win a prize!
FREE Lemonade for all CCHS students in grades 7–12, sponsored by HS StuCo!
We look forward to seeing our students and families Thursday evening!
