Evant, J-boro nab Dist. 161A V-ball nods as gridiron squads defy 6-man odds

The highly touted Evant Lady Elks completed another memorable regional quarterfinal volleyball title run after falling to Saint Jo in a regional semifinal match in Midlothian last Friday by scores of 25-17, 25-17 and 25-19. The Lady Elks were undefeated District 16-1A champions this year, earning a pair of victories over each of their district foes to include second-placed Jonesboro, third-placed …