Volleyball squashes 3-match skid

PLATTSBURG, Mo. — The Maryville volleyball team got back on track after a three-match losing streak to defeat Plattsburg in straight sets on Monday.

A 2-0 win for the Spoofhounds brings the team to within one win of a .500 record with one match left in the regular season.

Maryville won the first set, 25-19, on Monday before finishing the match with a 25-16 victory in set No. 2. Senior Josie Patton racked up nine kills to lead the way. Senior Jacquelyn Ware led the team with six digs.

The Spoofhounds (12-13-1) will finish their regular season at 7 p.m. on Thursday against Chillicothe at home. The Class 3, District 16 Tournament is slated to begin Oct. 19 in Savannah. Maryville’s first match will start at 7:30 p.m. against Lafayette.