Joplin volleyball loses to Kickapoo, ending seven-game win streak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

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The Joplin volleyball team fell to the Kickapoo Chiefs, 0-3, on September 25, 2026, at Kaminsky Gymnasium. Joplin entered the match with a seven-game win streak and now holds an overall record of 12-7-3. The Eagles were competitive in all three sets but could not secure a win, particularly losing ground late in each set. Head coach Delice Downing emphasized the need to learn from this match as the team prepares for their next game against Baxter Springs on Monday.

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  • •Joplin loses to Kickapoo 0-3 (18-25, 16-25, 21-25).
  • •The Eagles had a lead in multiple sets but could not finish.
  • •Aah’lice Jackson led Joplin with eight kills and 14 digs.
  • •Next match for Joplin is against Baxter Springs on Monday.
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The Joplin volleyball team’s seven-game win streak came to an end Thursday night after an 0-3 (18-25, 16-25, 21-25) loss to the Kickapoo Chiefs (12-6) at Kaminsky Gymnasium. Joplin (12-7-3) stayed competitive early in the first two sets and fell short in a rally in the final set. In the opening set, the teams were tied at 18-all before the Chiefs reeled off 7 straight points to claim the 25-18 ...

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