Congratulations to Cali McCraw for being named to the 2021 SICA Class 2A All South volleyball team!

Congratulations to Hailey Edwards, Madison Hammonds, and Cali McCraw for being named to the 2021 River-to-River All Conference volleyball team!

Lady Patriot Varsity Round Robin: Saturday, April 24

Tournament Champions!

WIN- Trico (25-10, 25-23)

WIN- Mt. Vernon (25-9, 25-15)

WIN- Carmi-White County (20-25, 25-23, 26-24)

• Congratulations to Hailey Edwards, Madison Hammonds, and Cali McCraw for making the All Tournament team!

Stat Leaders in the Championship Match:

• Kills- Hammonds (11), Edwards (9), Bormann (7), McCraw (7), Hart (2), Gower (1)

• Digs- Hammonds (80-NEW SCHOOL RECORD), Bormann (49), Wilke (33), Conkle (11), Edwards (11), Gower (8)

• Blocks- Adams (10), Edwards (8), McCraw (3)

• Aces- Bormann (2), Martin (2)

• Assists- Martin (31), Batha (4)

LOSS- West Frankfort (23-25, 18-25)

• A lack of rhythm and execution leads to a 2-set defeat to the West Frankfort Redbirds.

• Kill leaders: Edwards (7), Hammonds (7), McCraw (5), Hart (3)

• Dig leaders: Hammonds (16), Bormann (16), Wilke (7)

• Ace leader: Edwards (4)

• Block leader: McCraw (6)

• Assist leaders: Martin (17), Batha (6)

WIN- Harrisburg (25-16, 25-17)

• Offensive balance was the name of the game against the Lady Bulldogs. Hailey Edwards, Cali McCraw, Kelis Adams, Madison Hammonds, Sophie Bormann, and Monique Hart each recorded at least 2 kills in the match.

• But none of that offense happens without stellar defense. And the defense was provided by dig leaders Bormann (24), Wilke (18), Hammonds (16), Edwards (6), and Allie Batha (3).

• Team blocking was also good with McCraw (6), Adams (2), Edwards (2), and Hart (1) each recording blocks.

• Abigail Martin (23), Hailey Edwards (4), Allie Batha (3), and Sophie Bormann (3) led in assists.

WIN- Benton (25-19, 25-23)

• Massac County picked up another road victory defeating the host Rangerettes in straight sets.

• Hailey Edwards notched 9 kills with Madison Hammonds and Cali McCraw combining for 10 kills as well.

• Dig leaders for the Pats include Hammonds (32), Bormann (19), Edwards (15), and Wilke (14).

• Wilke (4) and Edwards (3) led in aces.

• Protecting the net with key blocks were McCraw (6), Adams (4), Edwards (2), and Monique Hart (1).

• Assist leaders were Abigail Martin (13) and Allie Batha (5).

WIN- Cobden (24-26, 25-7, 25-13)

• A slow start... but a fast finish for the Lady Patriots to take the road win!

• Serving was key in the match. Adalyn Gower kicked things off in the 2nd set with a 13 point service run including 3 aces. Adalyn finished 15 / 15 serving for the match.

• Sydney Wilke's service points stretched out across all three sets finishing 22 / 23 with a team-high 6 aces.

• Edwards (15), Adams (10), Hammonds (7), and McCraw (7) were kill leaders for the Pats.

• Sophie Bormann led all Patriots in digs with 39. Wilke and Hammonds combined for 43.

• McCraw (3), Adams (2), Hammonds (2), and Edwards (2) were team leaders in blocks.

Tri-Match #3: Saturday, April 17

WIN- Carbondale (24-26, 25-8, 25-17)

• Kills: Hammonds (12) and Edwards (8)

• Digs: Wilke (15), Hammonds (12), and Bormann (11)

• Aces: Kaity Holley (3), Martin (9)

• Blocks: Adams (4), McCraw (4), and Edwards (3)

• Assists: Martin (26) and Hammonds (3)

LOSS- DuQuoin (23-25, 23-25)

• Kills: Edwards (12), McCraw (7), and Hammonds (4)

• Digs: Wilke (18), Hammonds (14), and Bormann (10)

• Aces: Wilke (2)

• Blocks: Adams (4), Edwards (4), and McCraw (5)

• Assists: Martin (26)

LOSS- Nashville (23-25, 12-25)

• "Pink Out" in Nashville, IL... but our varsity fell in 2-sets to the host team.

• Outside hitters Hailey Edwards and Sophie Bormann combined for 13 kills.

• Madison Hammonds led all Patriots in digs with 16. Bormann and Wilke combined for 21 digs.

• Wilke and Hammonds combined for 4 aces.

• Edwards, Cali McCraw, and Kelis Adams combined for 7 blocks.

• Abigail Martin dished out 15 assists.

WIN- Harrisburg (25-8, 25-23)

• Senior Night in Metropolis! Cali, Jenna, Sydney, and Madison... along with Ashlynn Kommer!

• Cali McCraw: 9 kills, 1 dig, 3 blocks

• Madison Hammonds: 8 kills, 16 digs, 11 / 11 serving

• Jenna Bunting: 19 assists, 5 digs, 10 / 11 serving

• Sydney Wilke: 10 digs, 8 / 10 serve receive, 5 / 5 serving

• Ashlynn Kommer: kept a beautiful score book!

WIN- Trico (25-13, 26-24)

• Massac Volleyball made the long trip to Campbell Hill a good one picking up the team's 10th win of the season.

• Outside Hitters Hailey Edwards, Sophie Bormann, and Madison Hammonds combined for 19 kills. Cali McCraw and Kelis Adams combined for 8 kills as well.

• Defensive leaders for the Lady Pats include Hammonds, Bormann, and Wilke who totaled 47 combined digs.

• Hammonds, Edwards, Bunting, and Conkle each recorded at least 1 ace.

• McCraw, Adams, and Edwards combined for 4 block points.

• Assist leaders were Jenna Bunting (23) and Bormann (5).

Tri-Match #2: Saturday, April 10

WIN- North Clay (25-19, 25-15)

• In a first ever meeting at volleyball teams, the Lady Patriots won in straight sets.

• Kills: Edwards (11) and McCraw (9)

• Digs: Hammonds (18), Bormann (12), and Wilke (11)

• Aces: Bormann (2), Wilke (2), and Conkle (2)

• Assists: Bunting (16) and Martin (5)

LOSS- Fairfield (26-28, 25-18, 24-26)

• Tough loss to a very good Fairfield team.

• Kills: Edwards (13), McCraw (12), and Adams (9)

• Digs: Bormann (45), Hammonds (44), Edwards (24), Wilke (23), and Bunting (21)

• Aces: Hammonds (2) and Wilke (2)

• Assists: Bunting (37)

Murphysboro (25-27, 25-9, 23-25)

• Continuing the Massac/Murphy rivalry in typical fashion... the Lady Red Devils survived a 3-set thriller on their home court.

• Offensively, McCraw and Edwards led in kills with 13 and 11 respectively. Hammonds (7) and Adams (4) also had timely points throughout the match.

• Defensively, Bormann (27) and Hammonds (26) led in digs with Wilke (17) and Edwards (16) also playing well.

• Bormann and Hammonds combined for 6 aces on the night with Bormann scoring a season-high 15 service points.

• Massac's blocking was also a highlight of the match as McCraw, Adams, and Edwards combined for 11 block-points in the match.

Gallatin County (25-14, 25-16)

• Offensive balance and tough serving led to a spring break road victory for the Lady Patriots!

• Kill leaders for Massac include McCraw (8), Edwards (5), Hammonds (4), Bormann (4), and Adams (3).

• Providing the tough serving include ace leaders Wilke (3), Hammonds (3), and Edwards (3). Adalyn Gower, Allie Batha, McCraw, and Bormann also recorded an ace of their own.

• Allie Batha ran the offense efficiently tallying 16 assists on 41 totals sets for an assist percentage of 39%.

WIN- Benton (25-18, 20-25, 25-18)

• On the eve a Spring Break in Massac County, the Lady Patriots survived a scrappy Benton Rangerette team hungry for the road conference win.

• Cali McCraw put the team on her shoulders recording a career-high 17 kills with only 1 error! McCraw also notched 4 key block points.

• Sophie Bormann also played locked-in defense picking up 40 digs in the match.

• Sydney Wilke was perfect on serve receive finishing 20 / 20 with 16 right on target.

• The ace leader for the Pats was Hailey Edwards with a career-high 5 aces.

LOSS- Herrin (25-23, 14-25, 23-25)

• Missed serves proved costly on the road against the Herrin Tigers.

• Kill leaders: H. Edwards (15), M. Hammonds (9), C. McCraw (6), and K. Adams (5).

• Dig leader: M. Hammonds (34), S. Bormann (32), S. Wilke (18), and H. Edwards (13).

• Serve Receive: S. Wilke (31/31), S. Bormann (23/24), and M. Hammonds (10/10).

• Service Points: L. Conkle (6), S. Bormann (5), and M. Hammonds (4).

• Assists: J. Bunting (31) and S. Wilke (3).

WIN- Carbondale (25-23, 25-17)

• Hard hitting and exceptional defense from both teams... just what would be expected!

• Hailey Edwards and Cali McCraw combined for 18 kills. Madison Hammonds recorded 5 kills as well.

• Defensively, Hammonds (24), Sophie Bormann (22), and Sydney Wilke (17) led the Patriots in digs.

• Adalyn Gower and Hammonds combined for 5 aces.

• Middle blocker Cali McCraw recorded 5 blocks.

• Jenna Bunting was team leader in assists dishing out 18 in the win.

WIN- Murphysboro (25-21, 25-20)

• Total team effort in a win against the visiting Lady Red Devils!

• Our Lady Pats were balanced offensively with kills coming from Edwards (9), McCraw (8), Adams (5), Hammonds (5), and Bormann (3).

• Dig leaders for Massac include Bormann (21), Wilke (16), Hammonds (12), and Bunting (5).

• Sydney Wilke served up a team-high 4 aces.

• Jenna Bunting led all Patriots in assists with 22.

WIN- Anna-Jonesboro (25-14, 25-12)

• Offensively, Hailey Edwards and Cali McCraw combined for 13 kills. Kelis Adams recorded 5 kills as well.

• Defensively, Sophie Bormann (15), Sydney Wilke (11), and Madison Hammonds (9) led in digs.

• Jenna Bunting and Abigail Martin combined for 19 assists.

• Sydney Wilke notched a team-high 5 aces in the win to go with 12 service points.

Tri-Match #1: Saturday, March 20

WIN- Marion (25-19, 25-21)

• Seniors Cali McCraw and Madison Hammonds combined for 20 kills.

• Sophie Bormann and Hammonds combined for 21 digs.

• Abigail Martin was a perfect 9/9 serving with 2 aces.

• Jenna Bunting recorded a team-high 24 assists.

WIN- Carterville (25-13, 15-25, 25-21)

• Hailey Edwards and Cali McCraw combined for 20 kills.

• Sophie Bormann and Sydney Wilke combined for 35 digs.

• Kelis Adams was team leader in blocking with 2 blocks and 3 block points.

• Madison Hammonds served a game-high 20 points including 4 aces.

LOSS- Herrin (25-19, 23-25, 23-25)

• In an absolute slug-fest, the Herrin Tigers were able to get the extra bounce winning a 3-set thriller.

• Defensively, the Lady Pats were led in digs by Sophie Bormann (45) and Madison Hammonds (43). Sydney Wilke tallied 28 digs and Jenna Bunting 23 digs.

• Leading the attack, Hailey Edwards (14), Madison Hammonds (14), Cali McCraw (9), and Kelis Adams (7) were team leaders in kills.

• Jenna Bunting dished out 39 assists. Cali McCraw led all Patriots in blocks with 5.

• Sophie Bormann served a team-high 3 aces.

WIN- West Frankfort (25-18, 25-8)

• In the season opener, the Lady Patriots played well winning in straight sets.

• Offensively, H. Edwards, M. Hammonds, and S. Bormann combined for 23 kills!

• Setting up the hitters was senior setter Jenna Bunting who totaled 22 assists.

• Defensively, Sydney Wilke led all players picking up 18 digs in the win.