Rib City Shootout: Bernie volleyball vs. Okawville (Illinois)

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Under the direction of first-year coach McKenzie Stevens, the Bernie Mules competed in their first shootout of the summer Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. The Mules outscored Okawville (Illinois) 15-5 to close out the first game en route to a 25-13, 25-19 victory during the Rib City Shootout.

Bernie's Anna Eaton (right) hits past an Okawville (Illinois) defender during the the Rib City Shootout match Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Bernie head coach McKenzie Stevens (left) and assistant coach Rachel Vernon run a pre-match drill during the Rib City Shootout on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Bernie's Lilly Bridges (right) hits over an Okawville (Illinois) block during the Rib City Shootout match Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Bernie's Anna Eaton (right) makes a pass against Okawville (Illinois) during the Rib City Shootout match Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
An Okawville (Illinois) player hits between Bernie's Gracie Cluck (left) and Anna Eaton (right) during the Rib City Shootout match Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Bernie's Lilly Bridges serves to Okawville (Illinois) during the Rib City Shootout match Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)
Bernie's Lilly Bridges (right) makes a pass, as teammates Anna Eaton (left) and Johnnie Meyer watch during a match against Okawville (Illinois) at the Rib City Shootout on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. (DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith)