ST. PAUL — Even with a case of the jitters, Marmaton Valley Junior High’s eighth-graders still managed to maintain their perfect record Monday.
The Wildcats went 3-0 in a tournament hosted by St. Paul, defeating Chetopa, 25-20, 25-16, and Thayer, 25-20, 25-17, to set up a championship match against Oswego.
Marmaton Valley secured the title with its 25-15, 27-25 victory.
The victories put the Wildcats’ record at 13-0 on the season.
“The girls came through at the end, although we never really played our type of game,” coach Brenda Mills said. “They seemed to be nervous because of their record.”
Trinitee Gutierrez led the way for Marmaton Valley, followed by MaKayla Brooks, 21, Megan Ensminger, 29, Shayla Brooks, 14, Paige Becker, 11, and Clara Boyd, eight.
“Clara had some great serves and really did a nice job of saving a few digs,” Mills said. “Paige and Trinitee put up some good shots, and Megan and the twins set each other up very well. Shelby Yoho and Emily Smart made some good passes and sets to help contribute to the win.”
Marmaton Valley ends its season Thursday at Crest.
