Gravette Middle School gymnasium, October 23, 2025
News Summary
The Pottsville Lady Apaches captured the 4A-North regional volleyball title by defeating the Huntsville Lady Eagles with a final score of 3-1. This significant win took place at the Gravette Middle School gymnasium. Pottsville showcased a strong performance, winning the first two sets but faced a tough challenge in the third set. The team secured their victory in a closely contested fourth set. With this win, Pottsville improves its record to 21-5-3 and earns a first-round bye in the upcoming state tournament.
Pottsville secured the 4A-North regional volleyball title by defeating the Huntsville Lady Eagles with a final score of 3-1 in sets (25-17, 25-14, 21-25, 25-23). The decisive match took place on Wednesday at the Gravette Middle School gymnasium, marking a significant achievement for the Pottsville Lady Apaches.
Pottsville exhibited a strong performance in the first two sets, winning both convincingly. However, Huntsville managed to rally and take the third set after overcoming a struggle from Pottsville that saw the score tie at 22-22. Emo Henry’s critical kill allowed Huntsville to secure a lead in that set. In a tense fourth set, Pottsville narrowly edged out their opponents, scoring three of the last four points, with senior Shea Ferguson delivering the match-ending kill down the line.
With this victory, Pottsville’s record improves to 21-5-3, while Huntsville’s record falls to 20-4-1. Following the win, Pottsville earned a first-round bye in the Class 4A state tournament, and they are set to compete at 2 p.m. Tuesday against the winner of the match between Baptist Prep and Pocahontas. Meanwhile, Huntsville will face Mena at 4 p.m. Monday.
In another match, Clarksville secured a spot in the state tournament for the first time since 2000 by defeating Morrilton in four sets (26-24, 23-25, 25-17, 25-13). This victory seals their place in the state tournament alongside Pottsville.
Head coach Kacie Stabler of Pottsville commended her team’s ability to maintain composure under pressure and highlighted their polished play during the earlier sets. On the other hand, Huntsville’s coach Kasey Gosvener praised her team for their adjustments made in response to Pottsville’s strong hitters throughout the match.
Match Summary
- Match: Pottsville vs. Huntsville
- Final Score: Pottsville 3, Huntsville 1
- Set Scores: 25-17, 25-14, 21-25, 25-23
- Date: Wednesday
- Venue: Gravette Middle School gymnasium
Upcoming Matches
- Pottsville: vs. Winner of Baptist Prep vs. Pocahontas on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
- Huntsville: vs. Mena on Monday at 4 p.m.
Recent Highlights
- Pottsville record improves to 21-5-3.
- Huntsville record falls to 20-4-1.
- Clarksville secures first state tournament appearance since 2000.
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Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Teams | Pottsville Lady Apaches, Huntsville Lady Eagles |
| Final Score | Pottsville 3, Huntsville 1 |
| Match Location | Gravette Middle School gymnasium |
| Set Scores | 25-17, 25-14, 21-25, 25-23 |
| Pottsville’s Record | 21-5-3 |
| Upcoming Match | vs. Winner of Baptist Prep vs. Pocahontas, Tuesday at 2 p.m. |
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Additional Resources
- MaxPreps: Volleyball Recap – Gravette Takes a Loss
- Wikipedia: Volleyball
- Eagle Observer: Gravette Proves Too Strong for Gentry
- Google Search: Gravette Volleyball
- MaxPreps: Volleyball Recap – Clarksville Takes Down Gravette
- Google Scholar: Gravette Volleyball
- Eagle Observer: Gravette Records Win
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Volleyball
- MaxPreps: Volleyball Recap – Gravette Comes Up Short
- Google News: Gravette Volleyball
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