Pleasantville’s cross country squads struggled in their home meet Monday, while the volleyball team will take a trip to Panorama today.

The Trojans’ boys finished seventh overall, placing ahead of Colfax-Mingo, Montezuma, Saydel, and Southeast Warren. Pleasantville’s top finisher was Devon Luing with a time of 19:12, which was good for 11th overall. Second on the Trojans was Jenkin Fulmer with a time of 19:54, good for 16th overall. Rounding out the top three was Charlie Hare with a time of 21:22, good for 40th overall.

The Trojans’ girls finished 10th overall, finishing ahead of Wayne, Chariton, and Colfax-Mingo. Pleasantville’s top finisher was freshman Kyleigh McConnell with a time of 25:01. McConnell’s time was good for 34th overall. Kyleigh’s sister, Ashlyn, finished second on the team with a time of 25:38. Ashlyn’s finish was 40th overall. Rounding out the top three was Madilyn Rowson with a time of 26:13, good enough for 46th overall. The next cross country meet will be next Tuesday when Pleasantville travels to Chariton.

The Trojans’ volleyball squad comes into the match with a record of 4-4 overall, including finishing 2-1 in the Twin Cedars volleyball tournament this past weekend. Pleasantville has also won three of their last five matches, all victories coming in straight sets over Clarke, Murray, and Twin Cedars. Pleasantville currently has a 1-2 West Central conference record, with their only win coming against Madrid August 31. Despite the improved play, Coach Allman recognizes how tough the West Central Conference is.

“The conference is very difficult. The biggest thing for us besides passing is that we are going to have to respond to adversity.”

The match at Panorama High School will begin at 7:00 PM.