The rain did not dampen the spirit of the end-of-season party at the Ethridge Volleyball Ranch. Families from as far away as Springfield, MO came and had a great time. Results from those who played are:

1st - Taryn Miller & Sydney Fairfield; 2nd - Alexa Armendariz & Alexa Ethridge; 3rd - Holly Tarvin & Bri Starr; 3rd - Elissa Knipp & Devan Fairfield

Ryan Gill, coach of Invasion 11 Black teamed w/ Alexa Ethridge from Invasion 13 Black, to win their division of the adult coed tournament at Rosedale Park. 

Anna Hunter and her partner Erika Dempski had a great weekend finishing 1st in the 14's division at Rosedale Park.  Anna played on  Invasion 14 Black this past season.  They defeated Angelica Camareno and Janie Morrison of Invasion 12 Black in the finals.  Lydia Hunter and Alicia Starr of Invasion 11Black  finished 3rd.  This was quite a finish for these young ladies.

Another great weekend at the Ethridge Volleyball Ranch! Here are the results:

14's - 1st Kourtney Thompson & Ellen Munday, 2nd Taryn Miller & Chloe Robinson,3rd Amy Lindhorst & Megan Epping,Alexa Ethridge & Holly Tarvin,5th Makenzie Elder & Brittany Thomas,Sarah Rost & Madison Clark,Ali Mellies & Emily Tripp,Lauren Baker & Shelby Wagner,7th Meme Fletcher & Jordan Finnigan

16's - 1st Taryn Miller & Alexa Ethridge, 2nd Mike Harris & Lauren Ford,3rd Sarah Munday & Ellen Munday,Meghan Will & Jessie Anderson,5th Erin Lindhorst & Amy Lindhorst, Angela Morgan & Jessie Holder,Courtney Will & Megan Bohannon,Tayler Venna & Sara Rooney

Women's Results From Sunday 7/20

1st Abby Fay & Lauren Mathewson, 2nd Caitlyn Donahue & JulieAnne Chisholm, 3rd Allison Mayfield & Alex Kelly, Mandy Tipton & Blair Buchanan, 5th CJ Chamberlin & Holli Hoggue, Margaret Clark & Kelsey Sullivan, Morgan Boub & Caitlin Adams, Boomie Williams & Jordyn Montgomery

On June 29th Angelica Camareno played with Bethany Anderson and won 1st Place in the 14s tournament at Rosedale park. The girls gave even the older competition that day a hard time. Angelica played for INVASION 12 Black last season.

On Sat. 7/13 JESSICA KOPP from INVASION 17 BLACK played in the Womens A/AA division at Rosedale Park with ALEXA ETHRIDGE. The 2 girls represented Invasion well, placing 2nd in pool play before falling to the eventual champs in a tight 3 game match.

On Sun. 7/6 Invasion 13 Black player Alexa Ethridge teamed with Courtney Will and tied for third in the 16's division at Sunnyside Park. The two 13 year olds more than held their own against the older competition. Great job!

Sunday 6/1 Bri Starr and Holly Tarvin from Invasion 13 Black won the 14's division at Sunnyside park. Holly now has 2 victories in 2 attempts in 14's grass doubles this season.

Also on Sunday 6/1, Mike Harris and Alexa Ethridge teamed up and won the 16's division at Sunnyside. She also plays for Invasion 13 Black.

Saturday, May 24th 2008, we are hosting an HOA Region sanctioned grass doubles tournament for 12's and 14's. Ages apply to the most recent USAV age division played. Odd year players must play up (i.e. 13's must play 14's, or older, and 15's would play up to 16's, etc.). THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO PLAYERS FROM ANY TEAM OR CLUB!!!!

Sunday, May 25 2008, we will run 16's and women. USAV 17's must play in the womens division.

Cost is $20 per player and will include free lunch for all players. Bring your entry fee that day. Pool will be available for families and players to cool off. Be there @ 8:30 for opening instructions. Finals are usually around 3:00.

Contact Mark or Alice Ethridge 816-697-1983 hm, 816-820-9111 cell. Location is in Lee's Summit, MO and directions are on the HOA region website. Or email smokymax@comcast.net

On May 26, many Invasion players participated in the second annual Memorial Day Juniors Doubles Tournament held at the home of assistant director, Mark Ethridge.  Tournament Director Don Harris organized 22 teams into  three age groups.  Despite the rain, a good time was had by all.

     In the 12's division, Alexa Ethridge and Devan Fairfield won a  three game final against Ellen Munday and Kylie Bain.  All four players play for Invasion 12 Black.  This team won regionals and is heading to the Junior Olympic National Championships in Minneapolis.

     In the 14's division, Sloane Markey and Julia Myers beat Brittany Green and Jessica Didlo in the finals.  Again, Sloane and Julia are headed to Nationals in early July.  They play for Sheri Gregory on Regional Champion Invasion 14 Black.

     In the 16's division, the brother/sister combo of Kate and Mike Harris beat Kylie Rice and Paige Vanderpool.  The finals were marked by some outstanding defense from both sides.  Kate is not only headed to Nationals w/ Invasion 16 Black, but is also verbally committed to the University of Missouri in the fall of 2009.