Valmeyer Junior High School Volleyball | Team of Week - Republic-Times

Valmeyer Junior High School Volleyball | Team of Week

Andrea F.D. Saathoff- March 31, 2017

Pictured with the regional trophy, front row, from left, are Markee Voelker, Kylee Eschmann, Kierstin Miller, Mia McSchooler, Brooke Miller and Janna Kreckle; standing: Lydia Henerfauth, Sierra Hohnnaum, Greta Kohnz, Tinleigh Jakimauskas, Brianna Miller and Brooke Maus.

The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Valmeyer Junior High School volleyball squad, which defeated Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in three games last Tuesday night to win a regional title and advance to the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class S state tournament.

The Pirates lost in two sets to Selmaville in Herrin on Saturday to finish their season at state.

Andrea F.D. Saathoff

Andrea is a graduate of Gibault High School and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, the University of Missouri Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Education. She lives in Columbia with her husband and their twin toddler sons. When she isn't cheering on St. Louis Cardinals baseball or riding the emotional roller coaster of Mizzou Tigers football, she enjoys attending and participating in the many family events the county has to offer. email: andrea@republictimes.net