Prep volleyball

LADY TIGERS CLAIM TOURNEY TITLE

Bentonville High made a perfect run through five opponents, including two that are nationally ranked, and won the Gold Bracket championship during the Jenks (Okla.) Invitational this weekend.

The Lady Tigers (18-3) extended their winning streak to 14 matches and did it against some quality competition. Bentonville took a 3-0 sweep in pool play against Norman (Okla.) North, which was ranked 50th in the latest MaxPreps poll, and went the distance for a 3-2 pool-play win against Edmond (Okla.) Sante Fe, which was ranked 69th in the poll. The Lady Tigers also claimed a 3-1 victory over host Jenks in Gold Bracket play, then swept Edmond Santa Fe 3-0 in the championship match.

Senior Tymber Riley was named the tournament’s most valuable player, while teammates Emma Palasak and Tori Riley were named to the all-tournament team. Bentonville enters the second half of 7A-West Conference play Tuesday night at Fayetteville.

WEST ENDS 2-1 AT CARL JUNCTION

Bentonville West claimed a pair of three-set victories for a 2-1 finish Saturday during the Carl Junction (Mo.) Invitational.

The Lady Wolverines (8-11) dropped the first set against Republic, Mo., before taking a 20-25, 25-16, 15-12 victory, then went the distance against Webb City for a 25-20, 2426, 25-13 victory. West then suffered a 2513, 25-15 loss against House Springs (Mo.) Northwest.

West returns to 7A-West Conference action Tuesday with a home match against Van Buren.