Bishop LeBlond, Benton, Central, and Savannah compete in city jamboree
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
College SportsThe city volleyball jamboree in St. Joseph, Missouri, marked the unofficial start to the 2026 season, showcasing strong teams in the area. Bishop LeBlond emerged as the only team to secure a series victory, going 2-0-1. Coach Kim Huss praised her team's chemistry and hustle, while Benton showed promise despite only managing ties against its opponents. Benton’s senior Jalynn Brown and freshman duo Maggie and Blakely Brittingham demonstrated significant potential in their performances. Central, led by seniors Greely Simpson and Maggie Adams, competes with a fast-paced style and depth, which adds to the dynamic of the event. The jamboree allowed teams to gauge their early-season capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
- •Bishop LeBlond finished with a 2-0-1 record in the jamboree.
- •Benton tied all three matches but showed resilience and talent.
- •Central's strategy included a fast-paced gameplay with rotational depth.
- •Key players like Jalynn Brown and newcomer Kansas Miljavac excelled.
- •The event provided teams a chance to develop ahead of the regular season.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Benton, Central, Savannah and Bishop LeBlond start season with city jamboree
"ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Volleyball talent in northwest Missouri is at an all-time high. With so many All-State players, ranked teams and legendary coaches in the area, the city volleyball jamboree brings some of the state’s best together to begin the 2026 season. In true Bishop LeBlond volleyball fashion, coach Kim Huss and her team dominated the unofficial start of the season. In a ...
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