The Kirkwood Community College Eagles only needed three sets against the Southwestern Community College Spartans to maintain their undefeated season during the region 11A tournament semifinal at 1:00PM at Johnson Hall on Saturday October 31st. With the win the Eagles improved to 33-0 on the season. They went 13-0 in conference, and are currently 1-0 in their division, and 2-0 in the region. The three sets ended with scores of 25-10, 25-13, and 25-14. The Eagles will play Des Moines Area Community College for the Region 11A Championship at Johnson Hall in Cedar Rapids at 6:00PM this coming Wednesday. They are looking to improve on their fifth place finish in the NJCAA Division two National Tournament last year.
The Eagles number 13 (Sophmore) Gabbi Smith from Dubuque Iowa serves the ball during the match on Saturday. Smith had two assists, spiked the ball three times, and had four digs during Saturday’s competition.
Kirkwood’s number two (Freshman) Ainsley Haedt (center) keeps the ball from hitting the Eagles side of the court. Haedt had two spikes and three digs during the match on Saturday.
Kirkwood’s number ten (Freshman) Katie Scheckel from Pella Iowa sets the ball during the match at Johnson Hall on Saturday. Scheckel had three spikes, three kills, fifteen assists, and five digs on Saturday.
Kirkwood Students watch as number four (sophmore) Avery Knoop from Dysart Iowa serves the ball. Knoop had three Spikes, fourteen assists, and three digs on Saturday.
Kirkwood’s Avery Knoop sets the ball during the match against Southwestern Community College on Saturday. Knoop has played in 73 total matches over the course of her career at Kirkwood.
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