Fulton bests NCMC foe Kirksville in straight sets

Junior setter Kenzie Shaw produced 11 assists and served six aces as the Lady Hornets prevailed over the Lady Tigers 27-25, 25-21 in North Central Missouri Conference play Thursday night.

Senior middle hitter Madison Murphy, junior middle hitter Rylea Troesser and freshman outside hitter Kate Pani tied for the team lead with five kills. Fulton (7-9-2, 3-5 NCMC) received a team-high three digs from junior defensive specialist Michaela Huff.

"The girls played with a ton of positive energy," Lady Hornets head coach Coleman Lee said. "We communicated well, which has been a problem with them; I was glad we put two sets together."

Fulton dropped the junior varsity match 25-22 and 25-21.

The Lady Hornets play at Eldon at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.