Green Jays Earn Hard-Fought 3–1 Road Win Over Northeast Mississippi

BOONEVILLE, MS – The Jackson State Community College Green Jays improved to 2–1 on the season with a gritty 3–1 victory over Northeast Mississippi Community College on Monday evening inside Bonner Arnold Coliseum.

Jackson State opened strong with a 25–20 win in the first set before falling 22–25 in set two. The Green Jays responded with poise, edging out two nail-biting sets (26–24, 25–23) to seal the match on the road.

Key Performers

• Teagan Reed powered the attack with 20 kills on an impressive .472 hitting percentage while adding 15 digs.

• Raegan Essex provided steady production at the net with 12 kills and 16 points.

• Charli Butts and Mattie Hopper combined for 11 kills and 4 block assists, anchoring the front-row defense.

• Chloe Williams orchestrated the offense with 32 assists and chipped in 11 digs.

As a team, the Green Jays tallied 65 total points while holding Northeast to a .129 hitting percentage, controlling momentum down the stretch.

Coach's Corner

Head Coach Alexis Kapales praised her team's resilience in the decisive moments:

"We knew it was going to come down to discipline and composure. The players showed toughness in the big moments, and that's how we were able to close it out on the road."

Final Score

Jackson State CC 3, Northeast Mississippi CC 1
(25–20, 22–25, 26–24, 25–23)

The victory marks Jackson State's second win of the young season and highlights the team's ability to battle through adversity in a tough road environment.

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