JAMESTOWN, ND. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown volleyball team improved to 8-0 on Tuesday night at Jerry Meyer Arena as the Blue Jays took down Minot in straight sets, 25-17, 25-20, and 25-18.

Jamestown recorded five aces in the first set as Bernadette Newman, Edie Hegerle, and Makenna Nold all capitalized at the service line. Newman and Haylie Hakanson led the way with four kills apiece in the opening set to put the Blue Jays up 1-0 in the match.

In set two, Jamestown had to rally from a 19-16 deficit, scoring the final six points of the set to win 25-20. Senior Rylee Joseph had a key ace and was at the service line for the last five points.

Minot tried to rally late during the third set but an attack error from the Majettes gave Jamestown its eighth straight win to start the season. Newman led the way with 10 kills and three aces, and Hakanson finished with eight kills. Nold and Hegerle each played a big role in the middle for Jamestown in the sweep.

Next up for the Jays is a road match on Thursday night at Bismarck Legacy. The Blue Jays play at Williston on Saturday before home matches against Turtle Mountain and Bismarck St. Mary’s next week.

Watch the full game recap below