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Chase County hitters like Mallie McNair had to contend with the 6’3” defense from Alliance’s Jordan Hopp in the McCook tournament. McNair recorded nine kills in the match. (Johnson Publications photo)

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Ashley Bubak gets under the ball for a pass against Alliance at McCook’s tournament. Kora Weiss (41) waits to assist. Bubak had 11 digs against the Lady Bulldogs. (Johnson Publications photo)

Lady Longhorns finish in fourth at McCook tourney

    Chase County ran into some good volleyball teams at the McCook tournament, and had to settle for fourth place.
    Saturday’s finish comes off a runner-up showing last year for the Lady Longhorns.
    This year, Chase County downed Northern Valley, Kansas pretty easily in the opener in straight sets.
    That sent them to the semi-finals against last year’s champion, Alliance, where it took three sets for Alliance to advance.
    In the consolation finals, Chase County was upended by Cambridge.
    Last week’s matches, which included a win over Sedgwick County on Sept. 17, put Chase County’s record at 6-5 this week.
McCook tourney
    CCS Coach Sam Kennedy said her team didn’t have much trouble in the opener against Northern Valley, winning in straight sets, 25-12 and 25-17.
    “We pretty much came out on top and stayed there,” she said.
    The lopsided win allowed several JV players into the match gaining experience in varsity competition.
    “That was good to see them compete in a varsity game,” she said.
    At the line, Chase County served 58-63, for 92% and 10 aces. Ashley Bubak had four aces to her credit.
    The team finished with a .233 hitting efficiency as they scored 30 kills. Mallie McNair tallied six, while Bubak and Gisselle Acuna each recorded five.
    Sophie Spady recorded 29 set assists.

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