Nacogdoches jumped out to a fast start and finished strong in the end to defeat Jacksonville in district play in three sets, (25-16, 25-17, 25-8).

Chelsea Leeder led the Lady Dragons with 12 kills, four aces and 11 digs. Ashley Alexander followed her teammate with 13 kills, three aces and two blocks and Ally Harris added 23 assists.

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After a scrappy start in Game 2 by Jacksonville, Nacogdoches took advantage and strung together a few runs that carried over in to Game 3.

A well-rounded team effort helped the home team get the win.

Great passes, a strong defensive showing and a block or two helped set up Chandler Johnson and Leeder to serve five point runs.

Alexander and Leeder also pushed strong kills up front.

Nacogdoches will host Kilgore at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with playoff complications on the line.

If Nacogdoches wins, it can move up in to a tie for fourth in district play.

The junior varsity squad won in two games (25-16, 25-9). Chasity Mooney, Paige Fuslier, Keke Berry and Dedra Stern all had stand out performances.

The freshmen team won in three games (25-27, 25-14, 25-15). Alexis Edison, Ambrosia Riggins and Johnetta Harless all finished strong.