Chester finished its conference campaign 9-3 with a 25-21, 20-25, 25-15 win at Christopher.

“Christopher is young, but scrappy!” Coach Norman said. “Chester’s hitting had an off night, but managed to make some smart plays to get the win.”

Game stats were:

Kendall Williams #11     1 kill,  24 assists, 6 digs

Reese Chandler #2          5 kills, 4 aces, 2 digs

Katie Shinabargar #15    2 aces, 2 kills

Lauryn Vasquez #20       7 kills, 2 aces, 2 digs

Grace Stec #10                3 aces, 3 kills, 1 dig

Josie Kattenbraker #16   5 kills, 1 ace, 5 digs

Ashtyn Jany #3               4 digs

Paige Vasquez #5            1 kill, 8 digs

Peyton Clendenin #21     3 aces, 2 kills, 3 digs

Chester beat Sparta 25-15, 23-25, 25-18 on Monday.

“Chester had a fantastic night on offense!” Coach Norman said. “Girls adjusted to get around Sparta’s big block and simply made smart moves when needed. Kendall Williams kept almost every play alive earning  3 aces, 31 assists, 7 kills, 5 digs, 1 assist block. Our defense helped to keep Sparta’s #33 under control, creating energy on our side of the court. Nice home win for Chester!

Game stats were: Kendall Williams #11    3 aces, 31 assists, 7 kills, 5 digs, 1 assist block

Reese Chandler #2        4 aces, 7 kills, 5 digs

Lauren Soellner #23 (went down in 3rd set with ankle injury)

2 ace, 4 kills, 1 assist block, 2 digs

Lauryn Vasquez #20       1 ace, 7 kills, 4 assists, 3 digs

Peyton Clendenin #21            1 ace, 1 kill, 2 digs

Grace Stec #10                         7 kills, 1 assist block, 2 digs

Josie Kattenbraker #16   5 kills, 14 digs, 1 assist block

Ashtyn Jany #3              9 digs, 3 assists

Paige Vasquez #5                      8 digs

Katie Shinabargar #15 (replaced injured player for last few points) 1 kill

Chester celebrates Senior Night Thursday against Marion.

Chester lost to Gibault 25-22, 25-8 Oct. 17.

“Gibault plays smart,” Coach Norman said. “They have an awesome fan base that keeps their players hype and focused to win. Chester’s offense was shut down and unable to defend for a win.”

Game stats were:

Kendall Williams #11     9 assists, 3 digs, 1 solo block

Reese Chandler #2         3 kills, 2 digs

Lauren Soellner #23               1 ace, 2 digs

Lauryn Vasquez #20       4 kills, 3 digs

Peyton Clendenin #21              2 digs

Josie Kattenbraker #16   2 kills, 4 digs

Ashtyn Jany #3              4 digs

Chester beat Goreville Oct. 10.

Now for the stats for each player:

Kendall Williams #11      3 kills, 23 assists, 3 ace, 3 digs, 1 assist blocks

Reese Chandler #2         5 kills, 3 ace, 4 digs

Katie Shinabargar #15      3 kills, 1 ace, 2 digs

Lauryn Vasquez #20       5 kills, 1 assist, 2 digs

Grace Stec #10               3 aces, 6 kills

Josie Kattenbraker #16   8 kills, 6 digs, 1 assist blocks

Ashtyn Jany #3               5 digs, 1 assists

Paige Vasquez #5           3 digs

Now we will be going to the next game which was at Vienna Oct. 8. Sadly, Chester lost to Vienna but our Lady Jackets did not go down without a fight. They won the first game 25-19, but it ended there. The next two games were fought hard with the second game ending with our team having 20 points to Vienna having 25. But the last game was so close with us having 24 to Vienna having 26.

Here are the stats for the Vienna game:

Kendall Williams #11     3 kills, 18 assists, 4 ace, 1 digs, 2 assist blocks, 2 solo blocks

Reese Chandler #2         4 kills, 2 aces

Katie Shinabargar #15      1 kill, 2 solo blocks

Lauryn Vasquez #20        3 aces, 2 digs

Grace Stec #10               7 kills, 1 assist block

Josie Kattenbraker #16   6 kills, 2 ace, 4 digs, 3 assist blocks

Ashtyn Jany #3               3 digs, 1 assists

Paige Vasquez #5           2 digs

Peyton Clendenin #21     1 kill, 2 digs

Now for the Pink Out Game, Chester showed Steeleville how to play some volleyball with Chester

Chris Schwier
The Chester Lady Yellow Jackets wore pink it their win over Steeleville.

Chester beat Steeleville Oct. 7 at the Pink Out Game, 26-28, 25-22, 25-18.

Game stats were:

Kendall Williams #11     1 kills, 19 assists, 2 ace, 2 digs, 4 assist blocks

Reese Chandler #2         4 kills, 1 ace, 2 digs, 1 solo block

Katie Shinabargar #15      2 kills, 1 ace, 3 assist block, 3 digs

Lauryn Vasquez #20       2 kills, 1 assist block, 1 ace, 2 digs

Grace Stec #10               9 kills, 1 assist block

Josie Kattenbraker #16   5 kills, 1 ace, 8 digs, 3 assist blocks, 1 solo block

Ashtyn Jany #3               6 digs, 2 assists

Paige Vasquez #5           7 digs

Peyton Clendenin #21     1 kill, 3 digs

Chester beats Zeigler-Royalton 25-22, 26-24 Oct. 15 at Zeigler.

Game stats were:

Kendall Williams #11     2 kills, 13 assists, 2 ace, 2 digs

Reese Chandler #2         7 kills, 2 ace, 3 digs

Katie Shinabargar #15      1 ace, 2 digs

Lauryn Vasquez #20       6 kills, 4 ace, 2 digs

Grace Stec #10               1 ace

Josie Kattenbraker #16   4 kills, 4 digs, 1 solo block

Ashtyn Jany #3               3 digs, 1 assist