Roundup: Perryville soccer wins JCAA title; Jackson volleyball wins 30th game; Jackson soccer tops Saxony Lutheran

The Perryville Pirates secured a decisive 4-0 victory over the DeSoto Dragons on Thursday.

The Pirates not only improved their record to 11-5 but also clinched the JCAA championship for the 12th time in 13 seasons.

Treyton Barnett was the standout player in the match against the Dragons, scoring all four goals for the Pirates. His first goal came with 16:16 left in the first half, setting the tone for the rest of the game.

Barnett leads the team with 21 goals. His ability to find the back of the net consistently makes him a crucial part of the Pirates' offensive strategy.

When Barnett scores, he scores in bunches. He recently scored two goals on Oct. 10, as the Pirates got revenge over Saxony Lutheran in a 3-0 win. He also scored the first two goals of Perryville’s 5-1 win over Sikeston on Oct. 8. He also scored the Pirates’ lone goal when they lost at Jackson on Sept. 7. Barnett also scored a hat trick against Windsor on Sept. 10.

On the defensive end, goalkeeper Waylon Huber played a pivotal role in maintaining a strong backline. Huber achieved his second consecutive clean sheet, contributing to the team's seven shutouts this season. The junior’s presence in goal has been a significant factor in the Pirates' defensive success, providing a reliable last line of defense.

The Pirates' dominance in the JCAA league is a testament to their consistent performance over the years. The Pirates have established themselves as a formidable force in the Southeast Missouri area, with a well-rounded team that excels in both offense and defense.

The Pirates' impressive home record remains unblemished at 6-0, with an opportunity to complete a perfect home season against Fredericktown on Monday, Oct. 21.

Around Southeast Missouri

Volleyball: The Jackson Indians defeated Eureka in a 5 set win (26-24, 21-25, 22-25, 29-27, 15-12) to finish the regular season with their 30th win of the season. The Indians came back from down 13-3 in the first set to win 26-24. The Indians saw themselves down seven points multiple times in the fourth set but won 29-27. Only three other Jackson teams have won 30 games in a volleyball season. The other three years (2020-22) came during their current five-year district title run, one that they hope to continue next week at Cor Jesu Academy.

Soccer: Jackson defeated Saxony Lutheran 3-0 at home to improve to 10-7. Senior goalkeeper Braden Thompson turned in his sixth shutout of the season, matching his previous season's total.

Volleyball: Eagle Ridge defeated Kelly in three sets (25-10, 25-18, 25-14) behind Kaylee Mason's 13 kills, Ryleigh Vance's 18 digs, and Lydia Hester's 13 assists and 11 digs.