Jackson, MO - The 2021 Jackson Jr. High 8th Grade Volleyball Tournament is set for Saturday, March 20th. the games will be played in both event center courts #1 and #2, the multipurpose gym and the old gym. The gyms are a 15 second walk from each other.
All games will run ahead of schedule for pool play if possible. When the officials and both teams are ready, the tournament bracket games will begin.
The cost to enter is $3.00 for adults, $2 for students and 8 and under are free.
Match Format
Warm-up will be 4-4 (includes serving) before the first match played for each team.
For subsequent matches, the warm-up will be 3-3 (includes serving).
Pool play games will consist of two sets to 25 points. All pool play games will start with a score of 6-6.
There will not be a cap on any game, pool play, or tournament.
Tournament Format
Top two teams in each pool will go to Gold Bracket. Third and Fourth place teams go to the Silver Bracket. Fifth place teams will not advance to bracket play.
Tournament games will be the best two out of three sets to 25 points, with the score starting 6-6.
The third set, if necessary, will be to 25. The third set will start with a score of 12-12. NO CAP
Tiebreaker system
Head to Head
Head to Head point differential
Point differential for all games
Total Points given up for all games
8th Grade Schedule: Pool A - Event Center (Court 1)
8:30 am - #1 Woodland vs #4 Jackson
9:05 am - #2 NMCC vs #3 Bernie
9:45 am - #4 Jackson vs #5 Bunker
10:20 am - #1 Woodland vs #3 Bernie
10:55 am - #2 NMCC vs #5 Bunker
11:30 am - #4 Jackson vs #3 Bernie
12 - 12:20 Lunch Break for Officials
12:20 pm - #1 Woodland vs #2 NMCC
12:55 pm - #5 Bunker vs #3 Bernie
1:30 pm - #2 NMCC vs #4 Jackson
2:05 pm - #5 Bunker vs #1 Woodland
8th Grade Schedule: Pool B - Event Center (Court 2)
8:30 am - #1 Leopold vs #4 Cape
9:05 am - #2 Dexter vs #3 Scott City
9:45 am - #4 Cape vs #5 Lesterville
10:20 am - #1 Leopold vs #3 Scott City
10:55 am - #2 Dexter vs #5 Lesterville
11:30 am - #4 Cape vs #3 Scott City
12-12:20 Lunch Break for Officials
12:20 pm - #1 Leopold vs #2 Dexter
12:55 pm - #5 Lesterville vs #3 Scott City
1:30 pm - #2 Dexter vs #4 Cape
2:05 pm - #5 Lesterville vs #1 Leopold
Jackson, MO - The 2021 Jackson Jr. High 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament is set for Saturday, March 20th. the games will be played in both event center courts #1 and #2, the multipurpose gym and the old gym. The gyms are a 15 second walk from each other.
All games will run ahead of schedule for pool play if possible. When the officials and both teams are ready, the tournament bracket games will begin. Cost to enter is $3.00 for adults, $2 for students and 8 and under are free.
Match Format
Warm-up will be 4-4 (includes serving) before the first match played for each team.
For subsequent matches, the warm-up will be 3-3 (includes serving).
Pool play games will consist of two sets to 25 points.
All pool play games will start with a score of 6-6.
There will not be a cap on any game, pool play, or tournament.
Tournament Format
Top two teams in each pool will go to Gold Bracket. Third and Fourth place teams go to the Silver Bracket. Fifth place teams will not advance to bracket play.
Tournament games will be the best two out of three sets to 25 points, with the score starting 6-6.
The third set, if necessary, will be to 25. The third set will start with a score of 12-12. NO CAP
Tiebreaker system
Head to Head
Head to Head point differential
Point differential for all games
Total Points given up for all games
Black carp is one of the few fish species listed on Missouri’s Prohibited Species list.
An Osage County man got a surprise last week after catching a 112-pound invasive black carp from the Osage River. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has listed black carp on the Prohibited Species List – a list of species that may not be imported, exported, transported, sold, purchased, or possessed alive in Missouri without written approval of the director.
Jesse Hughes of Bonnots Mill was originally catfishing with friends March 4 when he hooked into the fish.
“We hooked into it and knew it was something big, but I originally thought it was a catfish,” Hughes recalled. “It was the first I’d heard of a black carp. I didn’t know anything about it, so this has been quite the learning experience.”
According to MDC, black carp are an invasive fish from Asia that eat mussels and snails. The fish damage populations of native mollusks, many of which are critically endangered. There is a strong possibility the species is becoming established, with breeding populations, on our continent.
Black carp have been found in the Mississippi River system, including the Osage River, where in 1994 about 30 reportedly escaped from a fish farm during a high-water event and entered that river.
Most of the black carp in the United States were introduced to control problematic snail populations in commercial fisheries, and these individuals are presumably sterile. Yet fertile individuals can be present, too. Given that black carp can live for 15 years, even the sterile individuals can present a serious long-term problem for native mollusk populations.
“If anglers happen to catch black carp, or any invasive fish, while fishing in Missouri waters, it’s imperative to contact their local conservation agent,” explained MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson. “That way, our Fisheries staff can be notified and monitor the spread of these destructive species.”
The black carp caught by Hughes is currently being studied by the United States Geological Survey.
“It’s a little disappointing, as I don’t think I’ll ever catch a fish that big again,” joked Hughes. “But at least it’s one less invasive fish in Missouri waters.”
Black carp appear similar to the common grass carp, but the black carp is darker, though not truly black, and some report the adult black carp have a relatively narrower snout. It also has large pharyngeal teeth, or throat teeth, that resemble human molars. These teeth are used to crush the shells of mollusk and prey.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter Middle School 8th Grade Volleyball team will start their season at home against Bloomfield on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the T.S. Hill Middle School gym.
Head coach Kacey Christian and asst. coach Jennifer Bolin expect and exciting season for the little Lady Cats. They have 12 athletes playing.
"This group had a shortened 7th grade season due to COVID-19, so when our season rolled around again, they were ready to go," commented Christian. "They right jumped in and started working very hard trying to make up for lost time. I was amazed how hard they worked in the off-season with limited playing opportunities."
"They all love the game and it's visible. We are ready to get a full season in this year and show what we can do!"
Managers are Aundrea Hernandez and Sophia James.
The 8th grade team consists of #2 Averee Ackman, #4 Avery Riley, #6 Kate Nichols, #7 Carly Patterson, #8 Rylee Dawson, #9 Cali White, #10 Emma Pennington, #12 Elizabeth Bolin, #14 Kinley Kennedy, #18 Febe Worley, #20 Maddie Sutton, and #24 Kenady Krapf.
2021 8th Grade Volleyball Schedule:
Thur 3/4 vs Bloomfield (home) 5:30 p.m.
Mon 3/8 vs Jackson(home) 5:30 p.m.
Tues 3/9 @ Richland 6 p.m.
Thur 3/11 @ Bell City 6 p.m.
Mon 3/15 @ Puxico 6 p.m.
Tues 3/16 vs Kennett (home) 5:30 p.m.
Thurs 3/18 vs Woodland (home) 5:30 p.m.
Sat 3/20 @ Jackson 7th/8th Tournament 8:00 a.m.
Mon 3/22 @ Poplar bluff 5 p.m.
Tues 3/23 @ Bernie 6 p.m.
Thur 4/1 Advance 5:30 p.m.
April 5th - 9th SCAA Tournament TBA
Dexter, MO - The Dexter Middle School 7th Grade Volleyball team will start their season at home against Bloomfield on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the T.S. Hill Middle School gym.
Head coach Kacey Christian and asst. coach Jennifer Bolin expect and exciting season for the little Lady Cats. They have 12 athletes playing.
"This group of girls have been eager to get into the gym since day one and learn the game," commented Christian. "They have a lot to learn and have been working very hard. They are getting better with each day."
"Because of the snow, I had to throw a lot at them quickly and they caught on fast! We are excited to start our games and to continue to grow as individuals and as a team."
The 7th grade team consists of #1 Klair Essner, #5 Emily Bolin, #11 Meredith Nea, #13 Madison Creado, #15 Elizabeth Norris, #17 Karis Kennedy, #22 Blair Medley, #23 Lauren Sindle, #25 Cali Comfort, #27 Mattie Thompson, and #28 Keeleight Flanigan.
2021 7th Grade Volleyball Schedule:
Thur 3/4 vs Bloomfield (home) 5:30 p.m.
Mon 3/8 vs Jackson(home) 5:30 p.m.
Tues 3/9 @ Richland 6 p.m.
Thur 3/11 @ Bell City 6 p.m.
Mon 3/15 @ Puxico 6 p.m.
Tues 3/16 vs Kennett (home) 5:30 p.m.
Thurs 3/18 vs Woodland (home) 5:30 p.m.
Sat 3/20 @ Jackson 7th/8th Tournament 8:00 a.m.
Mon 3/22 @ Poplar bluff 5 p.m.
Tues 3/23 @ Bernie 6 p.m.
Thur 4/1 Advance 5:30 p.m.
April 5th - 9th SCAA Tournament TBA
