Jamestown Volleyball Clinches No. 3 Seed, Sets WDA Quarterfinals Date
Jamestown High School beat Mandan in straight sets on Nov. 4, winning 25‑18, 25‑23, 25‑15 to secure the No. 3 seed for next week’s West Region Tournament. The victory highlights a late‑season surge for the Blue Jays and sets up a WDA quarterfinal matchup with Dickinson on Nov. 13 in Mandan, a game that will draw local fans and attention to Stutsman County.
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Jamestown High School's volleyball team wrapped up a key regular‑season test on Nov. 4 with a straight‑set victory over Mandan, 25‑18, 25‑23, 25‑15, clinching the No. 3 seed at next week’s West Region Tournament. The result cements the Blue Jays' entry into the WDA quarterfinals and positions the program for postseason play that figures to engage students, families and the wider Stutsman County community.
The win was built on a balanced effort from Jamestown’s lineup. Senior outside hitter Lucy Falk led the attack with 13 kills, while libero Jetta Peterson anchored the back row with 17 digs, providing consistent defense and transition opportunities. Coach Sara Hegerle attributed the result to preparation and a late‑season surge that has tightened the team's execution and elevated its play down the stretch.
Securing the No. 3 seed gives Jamestown a defined path into the early rounds of the West Region Tournament. The Blue Jays are scheduled to face Dickinson in the WDA quarterfinals on Nov. 13 in Mandan, a regional site that will bring away fans and scouts. For Jamestown, the matchup represents both a measuring stick against higher‑level competition and an opportunity to advance deeper into postseason brackets.
For the local community, the victory and upcoming road game carry practical and symbolic significance. High school athletics are a focal point in Jamestown and in Stutsman County, where school sporting events generate volunteer activity, student engagement and community cohesion. The postseason trip to Mandan may also draw families and alumni, creating modest but tangible economic activity for businesses that serve traveling fans, while boosting visibility for Jamestown High School programs.
On the court, the Blue Jays will aim to sustain the momentum that produced decisive set scores against Mandan, particularly in the third set where Jamestown closed out the match 25‑15. The team's late‑season improvement suggests adjustments in strategy and execution that will be tested against Dickinson's style of play. Coaching staff and players have the next week to prepare schematically and physically for the demands of regional tournament play.
As Jamestown turns its attention to Nov. 13, the community will watch to see whether the Blue Jays can translate their recent surge into postseason success. A strong showing in Mandan would not only extend the season for key contributors like Falk and Peterson but also reinforce local investment in youth athletics and school pride across Stutsman County.
