Recognition night for Licking Volleyball

By Editor | October 14, 2026 |

Photos by Shari Harris
Senior Lily Godi was escorted by parents John and Haley Godi.

Jackie Wulff was honored for her years of dedication and support of the team, and was named honorary coach for the evening.

Volleyball Head Coach Tammy Gorman achieved her 700th career win this season.

The Licking Lady Wildcats faced the Salem Lady Tigers Thursday evening in the final home match of the regular season. It was a night of honors, beginning with Jackie Wulff, who was recognized for her contributions over the years to the team. She served as honorary coach for the evening.

Honors for Head Coach Tammy Gorman followed. The Lady Wildcats’ prior win over Steelville was Coach Gorman’s 700th career win. In her coaching career, Coach Gorman’s teams have captured 18 district titles, had eight Final Four runs and won one State Championship.

Thursday was also Senior Night, and Lily Godi was honored. Godi has been playing volleyball for nine years. She is also involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA); Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), where she is president; National Honor Society; Care Coalition; Bolder Youth Group; Student Council; Senior Class President; Art Club; Pep Club; and is a Club Phoenix Volleyball Coach. Godi will be attending MSU-West Plains and majoring in Elementary Education after her high school graduation. She was escorted on Thursday by her parents, John and Haley Godi.

Volleyball action for that evening saw the junior varsity team split two sets with Salem, 25-22 and 23-25.

The Varsity Lady Wildcats defeated Salem in three straight sets, 25‑17, 25‑23 and 25‑14. It was a good night for the ladies on their home court. Penelope Huff collected 17 kills, with 8 digs and a block. Paxten Keeney connected for 8 kills. Lilly Reed had 5 kills. Lily Godi also had 5 kills, with 3 aces. Bailee Medlock led the team in digs with 14. Hadlee Davis had 9 digs, 32 assists, a block and 2 aces. Adalee Hart also had a block and two aces. Alyvia Turrubiates added 6 digs.

Earlier in the week on Tuesday, Licking faced Summersville on the road. The Junior Varsity match went to Licking in two sets, 25-19 and 25-14. The Varsity squad was just as successful, winning 25-17, 25-21 and 25-14. Huff led kills with 20 and had 14 digs. Godi had 8 kills and Keeney connected for 4. Davis gave 29 assists. Hart served for 5 aces and Reed had 4. Lucy Todaro had 9 digs.

At the 42nd Annual Eldon Tournament on Saturday, Licking lost two sets to Montgomery County, 21-25 and 20-25; won two sets against Calvary Lutheran, 25-23 and 25-14; split with Fulton 24-26 and 25-14; split with Boonville 25-20 and 21-25; and defeated Eldon 25-22 and 25-16. Junior Hadlee Davis reached a milestone, her 1,500th career assist, at the Eldon Tournament.

The Class 2 District 7 Tournament begins next week. Licking earned the number one seed and a first round bye. They will play the winner of Tuesday’s Belle/Bourbon match at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, in the semifinal round. Number two seed Steelville will play the winner of Plato/Dixon on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The district tournament is being held in Steelville.

Congratulations Coach, honorary Coach, senior Lily Godi, junior Hadlee Davis and all the Lady Wildcats, and best wishes during the postseason!