Red Oak is blazing quite the trail this season where they are 21-2 and undefeated in the Hawkeye Ten.  They have earned a top five ranking in Class 3A where their only losses have come to ranked in 4A Sioux Center and Pella.  Jocelyn O’Neal Jocelyn O’Neal OH Red Oak | 2026 State IA has been averaging nearly four kills per set and hitting .365, talk about a dynamite senior season.  Another senior stepping up in a big way is Karly Jenkins Karly Jenkins MH IA .  She is averaging over two kills per set and hitting .385.  The Tigers still have some big tests coming up this season where they will take on Lewis Central in Conference play as well as tournaments at Tri Center and Winterset. 

Red Oak notched 20 match wins last season with O’Neal playing a leading role in the success. She cranked out 355 kills (.301), came up with 252 digs and recorded 30.0 blocks. Listed at 5-foot-9 on the Tiger roster, O’Neal is a quick leaper with good hang-time and a whip-like swing that creates velocity. Her ability to hang in the air allows her to find holes in the defense. O’Neal is versatile and capable of making plays at multiple positions in the front row. O’Neal earned first-team all-district and all-conference last season, and landed on the coaches’ all-state fourth-team.