By David Rogers. MARION, N.C. — A broad-based, coordinated attack by Watauga’s junior varsity volleyball team resulted in seven different players recording kills against the McDowell Titans JV on Oct. 7, reinforced by five service aces from Kira Beasley.
The Pioneers won, 2-0 (25-8, 25-13).
Watauga had little trouble in dispatching McDowell, improving their overall record to 18-1 and 3-0 in Northwestern Conference play.
Freshman outside hitter Adeline Tate led the attack with a game-high six kills, with sophomore Kira Beasley adding four kills. Freshman setter Mia Mitchell orchestrated the attack with 12 assists and played a key role defensively with a game-high six digs. Defensive specialist Kelbey Windish mustered four digs to keep the ball in play.
Next action for the Pioneers is a final home match to end the 2025 JV campaign, vs. St. Stephens on Oct. 9.
SELECTED STATS
Kills: Adeline Tate (6), Kira Beasley (4), Haileigh Peele (2), Mia Mitchell (2), Addin Hodges (2), Payton Carter (1), Ellie Helms (1), Lia Gillin (1)
Service Aces: Kira Beasley (5), Anna Casey (2), Kelbey Windish (1), Mia Mitchell (1), Lia Gillin (1)
Assists: Mia Mitchell (12), Ember Honeycutt (2), Katie Bentley (1)
Blocks: Adeline Tate (1), Mia Mitchell (1)
Digs: Mia Mitchell (6), Kelbey Windish (4), Ember Honeycutt (3), Anna Casey (2), Kira Beasley (1), Haileigh Peele (1), Lia Gillin (1), Molly Nolte (1)
