Sarcoxie Bears defeat Pierce City Eagles in outdoor volleyball match

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

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The Sarcoxie Bears triumphed over the Pierce City Eagles in a five-set volleyball match held at Royce Stadium on September 15. The event, known as the Battle for Wentworth, marked a unique departure from traditional gymnasium play, featuring an outdoor court set up at the 50-yard line. The match was part of a community initiative that saw both schools collaborate to organize the event, which involved fundraising and volunteer efforts from residents. A key highlight was the unifying spirit of the rivalry as players and fans from both sides came together in support of the memorable occasion.

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  • Sarcoxie won 3-2 in a five-set match.
  • The match took place on a temporary court at Royce Stadium.
  • Both communities raised funds to cover the court rental fee.
  • Players from both schools collaborated to set up for the event.
  • The Battle for Wentworth aims to create lasting memories for student-athletes.
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SARCOXIE, Mo. — This year’s Battle for Wentworth volleyball game between the Sarcoxie Bears and Pierce City Eagles played out at an unlikely venue — on the gridiron at Sarcoxie’s Royce Stadium. At a site that is more accustomed to hosting the tackles and touchdown runs of Friday Night Lights, Monday Night Lights was more about bumps, sets and spikes as the teams moved from the traditional A.L. ...

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