Lady Eagles Freshman-Sophomore Squad Captures Championship at Teutopolis Tournament
Teutopolis — The Newton Lady Eagles freshman-sophomore volleyball team delivered an impressive performance on Saturday, sweeping through the competition to claim the championship title at the Teutopolis Tournament.
The Eagles dominated pool play, opening with a strong 25-17, 25-17 victory over Effingham, followed by a 25-14, 25-22 win against Patoka. In bracket play, Newton continued their momentum with a decisive 25-12, 25-23 semifinal win over Dieterich, then finished the day by defeating Effingham once again — this time in the championship match, 25-19, 25-18.
Head Coach Jill Kistner’s young Eagles displayed balance across the board, showcasing aggressive serving, consistent setting, and sharp defense throughout the tournament.
Stat Leaders
- Aces: Jossie Stanley 8, Scarlett Meinhart 3, Layla Thomann 3, Emma Schumacher 3, Gabbie Flowers 3, Paige Wagner 3, Alayna Rice 1, Ashtan Merrell 1
- Kills: Stanley 20, Bristol Pitcher 17, Mariah McVicar 14, Thomann 11, Khloee Copper 7, Maddie Brummer 6, Tessa Jones 6, Wagner 1
- Assists: Wagner 35, Stanley 29, Thomann 5, Flowers 3, Schumacher 1, Jones 1
- Digs: Stanley 28, Thomann 26, Flowers 22, Meinhart 9, Wagner 6, Pitcher 5, Copper 3, Brummer 3, McVicar 2, Merrell 1, Olivia Bright 1, Jones 1
- Blocks: Stanley 4, Copper 1, Brummer 1, Jones 1
The championship run highlighted Newton’s depth, with major contributions coming from players across all positions. Stanley led in several categories, posting team highs in kills, aces, digs, and blocks, while Wagner and Flowers orchestrated the offense with sharp setting and steady backcourt play.
With confidence and teamwork on full display, the Lady Eagles head into the upcoming week on a high note. They’ll return to their home court on Monday, October 7, hosting Mt. Carmel for Senior Night. Freshmen action begins at 5 p.m., followed by JV at 6 p.m. and Varsity at 7 p.m.
Stat Box — Newton Fr/So Tournament (Teutopolis)
| Opponent | Result | Scores |
|---|---|---|
| Effingham | Win | 25-17, 25-17 |
| Patoka | Win | 25-14, 25-22 |
| Dieterich (Semifinal) | Win | 25-12, 25-23 |
| Effingham (Championship) | Win | 25-19, 25-18 |
| Tournament Champions 🏆 |
