Chamois worked through a difficult stretch on the volleyball court last week, dropping matches to Dixon and Mexico before Friday’s Pink Out match against St. James provided some encouraging moments in front of a strong home crowd.

The Lady Pirates opened the week on Sept. 28 with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-13 loss to Dixon at home.

Chamois traveled to Mexico the following night and also came up short. Complete set scores were not available.

Thursday’s scheduled home match against Hermann was canceled because of an electrical issue.

The Lady Pirates returned to the court on Friday for their Pink Out match against St. James and opened with a 25-23 victory in the first set. Coach Abby Keilholz said a problem early in the second set disrupted the Lady Pirates’ rhythm, and St. James responded by winning the remaining sets 25-14, 25-21, 25-19.

Despite the loss, Keilholz was pleased with the effort.

“They played their hearts out,” she said.

Chamois finished with 61 successful serves in 76 attempts. Brie Keilholz led the Lady Pirates with two aces and was perfect on all 14 of her service attempts.

Erica Bledsoe led Chamois in digs, Raigen Cramer recorded a team-high in kills, and Emma Mehmert finished with the most assists.

Friday’s Pink Out also gave the match significance beyond the court, and Keilholz said the turnout showed what such events can mean for both the players and the community.

“Having a meaning behind a game is important not only for the players but the community too,” she said. “It gives them something to rally behind.”

The annual Pink Out match was played in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.