Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Mules volleyball team finally got a chance to get on the court Thursday evening at the Mule Barn. They defeated Portageville 25-11, 25-12

Taylor Anthony had a big serving run in the 2nd set with 8 points.  Morgan Baker has 2 aces, Maddison Wooldridge had 1 ace, Taylor Anthony had 1 ace and Maddison Corbin had 1 ace.

Kayli Tanner, Maddison Wooldridge,  and Taylor Anthony each had 2 block solos.

Cymber Arnold and Taylor Lovelady each had 4 digs, Taylor Anthony had 3, Madisson Corbin and Kayli Tanner  had 2, and Maddison Wooldridge and Christina Dowdy had 1.

Kayli Tanner and Maddison Wooldridge had 3 kills, Cymber Arnold had 2, and Mabree Stone had 1.

Morgan Baker had 8 assists.

"I am proud of the girls. It was their first game of the week," commented head volleyball coach Monica Collier.  "They were excited to be on the court.  They played very well and are looking forward to a full week next week."

In Junior Varsity action the Lady Mules defeated the Bulldogs 25-13, 25-12.

Makayla Turner led in serving points with 10 total in the game, 8 in the first set and 2 in the 2nd. She also had 3 aces.  Other aces were made by Haylee Robinette with 4, Cassidy Freed with 3, Ryleigh Foster and Alivia Cobb had 2, and Daisy Eaton had 1.

The Mules had a good defensive game with Cassidy Freed leading in digs with 6, Makayla Turner and Alivia Cobb had 5, and Haylee Robinette and Daisy Eaton had 3.

Cassidy Freed also led in kills with 8, Ryleigh Foster had 6, Daisy Eaton had 5, Makayla Turner had 3. And Alivia Cobb had 1.

Ryleigh Foster had 17 assists.

The Lady Mules will be back in action on Monday, September 26th against Gideon.  On Tuesday they travel to Twin Rivers and on Thursday they host Bloomfield.

Monday is their HITS FOR HOPE game.  Monies raised will go to 18FORE Life.