MASON CITY – The NIACC volleyball team wrapped up its season Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Ellsworth in the NIACC gym.
NIACC won 25-20, 25-21, 25-15.
“It was a great way to end with a conference win,” NIACC coach Chris Brandt said, “especially winning 3-0.
“Earlier this year, they beat us pretty good, but we came back, fought, played our game and played as a team (Wednesday).”
NIACC (15-17 overall, 2-8 in the ICCAC) was led by sophomore Lexy Nodtvedt (Manly, Ia.) and freshman Jessica Balek (Manly, Ia.) wiwth nine kills apiece.
Freshman Caitlyn Hanig (Sheffield, Ia.) was next in line with seven kills and sophomore Melissa Bisbee (Stacyville, Ia.) had six kills.
Freshman Heather Danburg (Mason City, Ia.) led the way with 20 assists and freshman Carly Ouverson (Fertile, Ia.) had 19 assists.
Sophomore LaShae Brooks (Nett Lake, Minn.) had five blocks and Balek had three blocks.
Sophomore Miranda Altman (Algona, Ia.) had 17 digs. Danburg and freshman Hallie Erdahl both had 12 digs.
Wednesday’s match was the final one for sophomores Nodtvedt, Bisbee, Brooks and Altman.
Nodtvedt, Bisbee and Brooks played two years for the Lady Trojans.
“I’d say every set of sophomores is special,” Brandt said. “Those three that were with us both years had such a great work ethic. They wanted to succeed. They had that passion.”
– By Kirk Hardcastle, NIACC sports information director