The junior high 8th graders had their 8th-grade night for volleyball on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The 8th graders were Josephine Schmersahl, daughter of Lacey and Jeremy Schmersahl; Ashlyn Steinkamp, daughter of Dawn and Jared Steinkamp; Mallory Epplin, daughter of Amanda and Eric Epplin; Emmalyne Muniz, daughter of Heather and Jeff Miller and Kevin Muniz; and Lydia Waltrip, daughter of Julianne and Ryan Waltrip.
The 8th-grade volleyball team played against Valmeyer for their 8th-grade night. In the first set, Valmeyer had first serve in a tight game, but Okawville won 26-24. Then, in the second set, Okawville had first serve, and it was close, but Okawville’s 8th-grade team had won their match for 8th grade tonight. After the game, the team had cookies and punch to drink. They also took lots of pictures.