Liberty Volleyball Sweeps Mid-Buchanan in St. Joseph
Liberty volleyball completed its season with a 3-0 sweep of Mid-Buchanan to win the Class 2 third place game on Thursday night in St. Joseph.
First Set Battle Ends in 25-23 Liberty Win
The first set stayed close throughout the match. Liberty did not trail until falling behind 17-16 late in the frame. The score stood tied at 19-19 before Liberty strung together a 5-2 run to extend its advantage to 24-21. Jayli Tharp finished off the set with a kill to seal the 25-23 victory.
Second Set Surge Secures 25-18 Decision
Mid-Buchanan grabbed an early 8-4 lead in the second set. Liberty responded with a 7-0 run to pull ahead 11-8. Mid-Buchanan battled back to take a 12-11 edge. After a 14-14 tie, Liberty unleashed an 8-1 run to build a 22-15 lead on the way to a 25-18 finish, with Delani Ellett putting down the set-winning kill.
Third Set Clinches Third-Place Trophy
The third set belonged entirely to Liberty. The Eagles opened the frame on a 6-0 run, and Mid-Buchanan never came within four points for the rest of the match. Brinley Duckett delivered an ace to end the set and secure the third-place trophy with a 25-19 final score.
Liberty Claims Historic Third-Place State Trophy to Finish Season
Mizzi and Jayli Tharp led the Liberty offense with 10 kills each. Jordyn Tune orchestrated the attack by dishing out 37 assists on 43 kills. On defense, Jayli Tharp and Abby Roberts each contributed 12 digs. Liberty finished its campaign with a 22-11-4 record, capturing the program’s first-ever third-place state trophy and the third team state trophy in school history.
Match Statistics Overview
| Player | Statistic | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mizzi | Kills | 10 |
| Jayli Tharp | Kills | 10 |
| Jordyn Tune | Assists | 37 |
| Jayli Tharp | Digs | 12 |
| Abby Roberts | Digs | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
Where was the Class 2 third place game played?
The match took place in St. Joseph on Thursday night.
How many assists did Jordyn Tune record during the match?
Jordyn Tune recorded 37 assists on 43 team kills.
What is the historical significance of the victory for Liberty?
The win secured the first-ever third-place trophy for the Liberty volleyball program and marked the third overall team state trophy in school history.
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