The Adair County Lady Indians volleyball team is 6-4 on the season, with three players ranking among the state’s statistical leaders.
Josie Blair has been a key contributor for the Lady Indians, leading the team in kills per set, hitting percentage, blocks, digs per set, digs and kills.
According to KHSAA statistics, Blair ranks third in the state in hitting percentage and third in the state in blocks.
Madi Burns leads Adair County in serving aces, aces per set and assists. Burns ranks 14th in the state in assists.
Olivia Mantooth leads the team in receptions. Mantooth ranks ninth in state in kills.
Head Coach Michelle Neat said the team continues to compete closely with its opponents as it works to improve.
“We continue to hang in there with every opponent we face. We are right on the edge of where we want to be and just need to clean up a few things to get there. The season is promising despite a few tough losses but as I tell the girls, ‘We are going through the fire now, so we can be stronger in the end,’” she said.
Neat said she was proud of the team’s leadership during the weekend tournament at Apollo and the growth of the younger players.
“I’m proud of our leaders for stepping up and taking charge both on and off the floor this weekend at the Apollo tournament. We also have young girls who are learning and growing so fast and they will be an asset to us not only this season, but for several years to come.”
The Lady Indians return to the court tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Campbellsville High School.
