The Puxico Lady Indians varsity volleyball team earned a 1st Place title in the Black Division of the St. Francis Healthcare SEMO Dig for Life Volleyball Challenge Tournament over the weekend.  They defeated SCAA rival the Bernie Lady Mules to win.  There were 62 teams competing over the weekend in Cape Girardeau.

They went 2-0 against Viburnum, and finished the evening with a 1-1 split against Scott City.

"The girls played VERY tough and got a big win in the second set," commented head varsity volleyball coach Hannah Douglas. "It was a great way to end our night!! We’re currently 3-1 for pool play"

"We have been working on this for six years to get here," continued Douglas. "We couldn’t be more proud of what we did here. FIRST place looks good on you, girls!"

Other final results are:

Red Division: Gold final - Saxony defeated Farmington

Red Division: Silver final- St. Gen defeated Park Hills

Black Division: Gold final -Bell City defeated Scott City

Black Division: Silver final - Puxico defeated Bernie

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