Mustang Volleyball, Shamrock Softball Have Pink Out Nights; Bobbi Oberhauser Honored

North Nodaway's volleyball team and North Harrison's softball team had pink out nights recently to honor those who fight against cancer. On Monday, October 2nd, North Harrison's players wore pink shirts to their game against Mercer and it brought them good luck, as they won 16-6 against the Cardinals, their third win over Mercer. With the win, they won three out of their last four. Their bats have continued to improve, as they have scored 45 runs in their three wins, an average of 15 runs a game. 

The Mustangs were not as fortunate Tuesday night, October 3rd, as they fell to Union Star 25-18, 25-13, 25-11 in straight sets. After the game, the team honored Bobbi Oberhauser, who is a cancer survivor and who has battled it for over a year. She has refused to let it sideline her as she has rarely missed a day of work at J.L. Houston and she continues her work on the Hopkins Community Club, the Booster Club, and the Hopkins Picnic. Her daughter, Karissa, played on the volleyball team and graduated in 2021.

Betty Ginther of Stanberry, herself a cancer survivor, made the shirts for the team Tuesday. The girls work pink warmups for the game, and the junior high team painted their faces pink. Most of the fans who came wore pink.

The scoreboard didn't show it, but the team has made improvements since the early part of the year. The focus was on finding someone else who could spike the ball besides Lauren Herndon, and Addalea Barcus showed she was one of the most improved players on the team since then as she has stepped up and knocked down some kills. Coach Cari Cline said the focus now is on more consistency from the team. She said that both Herndon and Barcus had really improved on their serves since the early part of the year, with both their service percentages going way up.

Lauren Herndon had 13 kills for the Mustangs. Addalea Barcus had 8, and Lily Blaine 2. Lacy Riley had 15 assists and Lily Blaine 6. Lauren Herndon had 2 blocks and Amy Richards and Addalea Barcus 1. Andrea Jenkins, Kila Miller, and Addalea Barcus had 1 ace each. Lauren Herndon and Andrea Jenkins had 3 saves each.