Falcons take down Tigers in spirited Jamboree

Hitchcock County freshman Asia Homma (18) goes for the kill but encounters some tough Dundy County-Stratton Tigers during their NSAA Jamboree match at McCook High Monday night. Freshman Karstyn Porter (11) also is ready to assist.

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McCOOK, Neb. — Hitchcock County won a spirited two-set Jamboree match over an improved Dundy County-Stratton team Monday night at McCook High.

The Tigers are shaking off last year’s 0-27 record with several talented young players. Junior Alyssa Schneider and sophomore Laynee Lutz are among those returning.

Hitchcock’s Falcons prevailed behind junior leaders Katie Jarecke, Byanka Tyan and Madison Gestenslager besides fearless freshmen like middle hitter Asia Homma.

Dundy County-Stratton sophomore Laynee Lutz (7) swoops in to send a shot over the net against Hitchcock County Monday night at McCook.

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