The Jefferson volleyball team defeated Iowa City West in their first game Tuesday night, but it went steadily downhill from there for the J-Hawks.

Iowa City West prevailed, 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-6, in the Mississippi Valley Conference match at Jefferson.

Kayla Jaschen had 12 digs for Jefferson and led the team in passing efficiency. Amanda Ollinger led the J-Hawks with 22 kills, while Makenzie Tomkins had seven and Cierra Maas five.

Kaylie Zitek collected 30 assists and a team-high 15 digs. Ollinger had four blocks and Hannah Carter had three.