The Howells-Dodge Jaguars saw their season come to an end at the State Tournament on Thursday, losing 3-1 to Johnson-Brock at Lincoln Southeast.
The Eagles won set one 25-12 before Howells-Dodge earned a 25-20 set two win. Johnson-Brock took set three 25-19, and won set four 25-21.
The Jaguars played tough, but not well enough to beat the eventual state champion Eagles.
Howells-Dodge still had a great year though as the Jaguars finish the campaign with a 23-10 record.
The Jaguars had nice wins over North Bend Central, Oakland-Craig (twice), Cedar Bluffs, Elgin Public/Pope John, Tekamah-Herman, Hartington-Newcastle, and Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family.
Howells-Dodge certainly played a challenging schedule, and I think that helped the Jaguars prepare for the postseason and make their run.
Sure Howells-Dodge had their struggles this year, but the Jaguars stepped up and performed at a high level when it meant the most.
I'm sure Howells-Dodge wishes they could have done better at the state tournament, but Johnson-Brock was simply a team on a mission. The Eagles were not going to be denied.
The Jaguars say goodbye to seniors Mallory Rolf, Caitlin Klosen, Shelby Hegemann, Vanessa Hegemann, Kara Brichacek, and Kelly Cech.
These six seniors meant a lot to Howells-Dodge volleyball this season and in seasons past, and to end their careers at the state tournament, there's no better way to go out.
While the Jaguars lose a good amount of talent, they return a lot of talent as well.
Figuring to lead Howells-Dodge in 2016 will be Macey Kulhanek, Tessa Brester, Hailey Coufal, Kalli Brester, and Sam Brester.
There are certainly other players who could step up and contribute for the Jaguars in 2016, but these five players are the main ones returning.
I definitely feel like Howells-Dodge is capable of making the state tournament again in 2016.
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