Mustang Volleyball Seeks to Improve in Second Year

North Nodaway’s volleyball team is seeking to improve in its second year of existence. They have 13 players out for varsity. They only have four players out for junior high as of Tuesday afternoon, which means two or three freshmen could play down if necessary so that the junior high can form a team.

Lyndsi Jackson returns to the helm again for the Mustangs, and is assisted again by Ashley Proffitt. Ashley Proffitt will coach the junior high. North Nodaway will try to improve from a one win season last year.

Jackson said Saylor Brown and Jacquelyn Cline stood out in practices so far. “They put in the work all summer, and it’s showing this fall,” she said. A freshman, MacKenzie Titus, will be one of the team’s main hitters. Karlie Emery brings experience to the squad; as a senior, she was leading the team in drills. Layna Murphy is another senior for the squad.

Among other players who impressed in practice Tuesday, Sarah Chesnut showed a lot of hustle. Justice Atkison showed the most improvement from last year. Jadon Dobbins, who saw limited action Tuesday due to recovering from surgery, has caught on quickly and will be vying for a spot.

The team was working Tuesday on conditioning, passing the ball around, hitting, and offensive rotations. They will find out if it has paid off September 3rd against Union Star at North Nodaway.