Council Bluffs -- After winning their two matches in pool play in the District D tournament in impressive fashion, the Indian Hills Warriors were primed to spring an upset against defending district champ Iowa Western in Sunday's title match.
But the Reivers quickly squelched the Warriors' hopes for the upset with a straight-set win. Iowa Western advanced to the national tournament, beating the Warriors, 25-14, 25-17 and 25-22.
The match ended the IHCC coaching career of the Warriors' Terry Carlson, who had announced earlier in the week that he would retire at the end of the season.
"I told the girls that I couldn't have had a better group of girls for my final Indian Hills team," Carlson said on Sunday. "We never let the circumstances get us down. Even in the final loss, we had girls step up and make big plays. You can't ask for more than that from a team."
In the match with the Reivers, Carly Wehling, playing her last match for IHCC, led the team with eight kills. Jessi Black and Emily Eswonia, a pair of freshmen, each had 10 digs and Kelsey Wagner, another sophomore, had three blocks.
On Saturday, Indian Hills took care of two Illinois schools -- Lake Land and John A. Logan -- in three sets each. The scores against Lake Land were 25-21, 25-23 and 25-20. The JAL scores were 25-20, 25-23 and 25-17.
Wehling had 13 kills in the first match and 10 against JAL. Eswonia had 13 digs in each match. Setter Ailime Conglaves had 30 assists in both matches.
The Warriors end the season with a 23-20 record.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Final Home Match Results in Win
Ottumwa -- The Indian Hills volleyball team sent retiring coach Terry Carlson out in style in his final home match, sweeping visiting Marshalltown CC at the Net Center on Wednesday night.
Carlson, who was honored in a ceremony at the conclusion of the match, saw his squad polish off the Tigers in three sets, winning 25-20, 25-12 and 25-18.
It was also Sophomore Night for the Warriors and the three sophs all played a key part in the Warriors' 21st win of the season.
One of the sophomores, Carly Wehling, led IHCC with 10 kills and she added nine digs. Classmate Kelsey Wagner had eight kills and five blocks, including three straight blocks in the second set. The other soph, Erin Mosinski, recorded six kills and two digs.
Freshman Emily Eswonia also came up big for IHCC with seven kills and a team-high 20 digs.
The Warriors now head to Council Bluffs this weekend for the District D tournament. They open with pool play on Saturday, taking on both Lake Land and John A. Logan. The championship match is slated for Sunday.
Carlson, who was honored in a ceremony at the conclusion of the match, saw his squad polish off the Tigers in three sets, winning 25-20, 25-12 and 25-18.
It was also Sophomore Night for the Warriors and the three sophs all played a key part in the Warriors' 21st win of the season.
One of the sophomores, Carly Wehling, led IHCC with 10 kills and she added nine digs. Classmate Kelsey Wagner had eight kills and five blocks, including three straight blocks in the second set. The other soph, Erin Mosinski, recorded six kills and two digs.
Freshman Emily Eswonia also came up big for IHCC with seven kills and a team-high 20 digs.
The Warriors now head to Council Bluffs this weekend for the District D tournament. They open with pool play on Saturday, taking on both Lake Land and John A. Logan. The championship match is slated for Sunday.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Revenge: Warriors Sweep Kirkwood
Cedar Rapids, IA -- Indian Hills scored the final four points of the opening set and used that rally as a springboard to a sweep of Kirkwood CC on Wednesday night.
Carly Wehling had three kills as the Warriors made up a 22-21 deficit at the end of the first set and won it, 25-22. IHCC went on to take the next two sets, 25-20 and 25-15, to gain some measure of revenge for an earlier loss to Kirkwood.
Indian Hills coach Terry Carlson said it was the Warriors' best match of the season. "We played with a lot of enthusiasm. We have everybody back and healthy and it makes a big difference."
Wehling had 17 kills to lead the Warriors' attack. Emily Eswonia added eight and had a team-leading 12 digs. Arika Johnson had half of IHCC's eight blocks.
With the win, Indian Hills is now 20-16 for the season. The Warriors will play three matches in the Jefferson College Invitational this Friday and Saturday.
Carly Wehling had three kills as the Warriors made up a 22-21 deficit at the end of the first set and won it, 25-22. IHCC went on to take the next two sets, 25-20 and 25-15, to gain some measure of revenge for an earlier loss to Kirkwood.
Indian Hills coach Terry Carlson said it was the Warriors' best match of the season. "We played with a lot of enthusiasm. We have everybody back and healthy and it makes a big difference."
Wehling had 17 kills to lead the Warriors' attack. Emily Eswonia added eight and had a team-leading 12 digs. Arika Johnson had half of IHCC's eight blocks.
With the win, Indian Hills is now 20-16 for the season. The Warriors will play three matches in the Jefferson College Invitational this Friday and Saturday.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Fast Start Leads to IHCC Sweep
Marshalltown, IA -- A fast start in the opening set fueled a three-set sweep for the Indian Hills volleyball team at Marshalltown Tuesday night.
The Warriors jumped out to a 22-2 lead in the first set and cruised to a 25-8 win. The next two sets were much more difficult, but the Warriors completed the sweep, winning 25-22 and 26-24.
Carly Wehling had another big night for Indian Hills, leading the Warriors with 16 kills, 15 digs and five ace serves. Kelsey Wagner returned to the IHCC lineup after being idle for the last two weeks with a sprained ankle and she contributed three kills.
Indian Hills has won six of its last seven matches and is 19-15 for the season. The Warriors take on Iowa Lakes at the Net Center on Wednesday night.
The Warriors jumped out to a 22-2 lead in the first set and cruised to a 25-8 win. The next two sets were much more difficult, but the Warriors completed the sweep, winning 25-22 and 26-24.
Carly Wehling had another big night for Indian Hills, leading the Warriors with 16 kills, 15 digs and five ace serves. Kelsey Wagner returned to the IHCC lineup after being idle for the last two weeks with a sprained ankle and she contributed three kills.
Indian Hills has won six of its last seven matches and is 19-15 for the season. The Warriors take on Iowa Lakes at the Net Center on Wednesday night.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Warriors Win Three in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, IA -- The Indian Hills Warriors came close to sweeping through the Iowa Central Invitational over the weekend, but couldn't close out the final match and lost to the host school.
IHCC posted wins over Cloud County and Ellsworth CC on Friday and then defeated the Clarke JV in five sets on Saturday. The Warriors won the first two sets against Iowa Central in the next match, but the Tritons stormed back to win the final three sets, taking the fifth set, 15-11.
Friday's play featured the second win against Ellsworth in as many days. Like the night before, when Indian Hills downed the Panthers on IHCC's home court, it was a struggle, however.
After the Warriors won the opening set, Ellsworth took the next two. Indian Hills rallied to win the next two sets, 25-22 and 15-11.
The opening contest on Friday wasn't as difficult for Indian Hills as the Warriors quickly disposed of Cloud County, winning by scores of 25-14, 25-18 and 25-17.
Carly Wehling with nine kills, Jessi Black with nine digs, Arika Johnson with four blocks and Erin Mosinski with four ace serves were the statistical leaders for IHCC.
Wehling had a team-high 21 kills in the Ellsworth match while Emily Eswonia had 20 digs and three blocks.
Wehling had two strong matches on Saturday with 26 kills against Clarke and 22 more in the Iowa Central match. She also had four ace serves against the Tritons and 21 digs in that battle.
Indian Hills is now 18-15 for the season. The Warriors will play at Marshalltown on Tuesday night and come home to take on Iowa Lakes on Wednesday.
IHCC posted wins over Cloud County and Ellsworth CC on Friday and then defeated the Clarke JV in five sets on Saturday. The Warriors won the first two sets against Iowa Central in the next match, but the Tritons stormed back to win the final three sets, taking the fifth set, 15-11.
Friday's play featured the second win against Ellsworth in as many days. Like the night before, when Indian Hills downed the Panthers on IHCC's home court, it was a struggle, however.
After the Warriors won the opening set, Ellsworth took the next two. Indian Hills rallied to win the next two sets, 25-22 and 15-11.
The opening contest on Friday wasn't as difficult for Indian Hills as the Warriors quickly disposed of Cloud County, winning by scores of 25-14, 25-18 and 25-17.
Carly Wehling with nine kills, Jessi Black with nine digs, Arika Johnson with four blocks and Erin Mosinski with four ace serves were the statistical leaders for IHCC.
Wehling had a team-high 21 kills in the Ellsworth match while Emily Eswonia had 20 digs and three blocks.
Wehling had two strong matches on Saturday with 26 kills against Clarke and 22 more in the Iowa Central match. She also had four ace serves against the Tritons and 21 digs in that battle.
Indian Hills is now 18-15 for the season. The Warriors will play at Marshalltown on Tuesday night and come home to take on Iowa Lakes on Wednesday.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Indian Hills Rallies to Beat Ellsworth
Ottumwa -- The Indian Hills Warriors used a late third-set rally to take control of the match and the Warriors defeated visiting Ellworth CC, 3-1, on Thursday night at the Net Center.
Ellsworth led in each of the first three sets, and even rallied to tie the score after IHCC took a 5-0 lead in the fourth set. But the Warriors pulled away to win that set, 25-15, and claim the match.
Ellsworth jumped out to a 15-5 lead in the opening set. Indian Hills battled all the way back, despite eight hitting errors, to finally take the lead. The Warriors had two set points before Carly Wehling finally ended it with a kill.
But the Warriors couldn't take advantage of the momemtum they had seemingly gained in that 27-25 first set win as the Panthers jumped out to a 17-10 lead in the second set and won it, 25-19. Six service errors hurt the Warriors.
Indian Hills found itself trailing 21-17 late in the third set as ECC looked to take control of the match. But IHCC setter Ailime Conglaves found an open spot in the Ellsworth defense for two tip winners, Wehling picked up back-to-back kills and Arika Johnson's block allowed IHCC to pull out a 28-26 win. Johnson had a team-high eight blocks for the match.
With the score tied at 11-all in the fourth set, Victoria Ita gave Indian Hills a spark with an eight-point service run and the Warriors were able to secure the win.
Wehling and Jessi Black each had 12 digs for the Warriors and Wehling led with 10 kills.
Indian Hills goes to Fort Dodge to play in Iowa Central's tournament on Friday and Saturday.
Ellsworth led in each of the first three sets, and even rallied to tie the score after IHCC took a 5-0 lead in the fourth set. But the Warriors pulled away to win that set, 25-15, and claim the match.
Ellsworth jumped out to a 15-5 lead in the opening set. Indian Hills battled all the way back, despite eight hitting errors, to finally take the lead. The Warriors had two set points before Carly Wehling finally ended it with a kill.
But the Warriors couldn't take advantage of the momemtum they had seemingly gained in that 27-25 first set win as the Panthers jumped out to a 17-10 lead in the second set and won it, 25-19. Six service errors hurt the Warriors.
Indian Hills found itself trailing 21-17 late in the third set as ECC looked to take control of the match. But IHCC setter Ailime Conglaves found an open spot in the Ellsworth defense for two tip winners, Wehling picked up back-to-back kills and Arika Johnson's block allowed IHCC to pull out a 28-26 win. Johnson had a team-high eight blocks for the match.
With the score tied at 11-all in the fourth set, Victoria Ita gave Indian Hills a spark with an eight-point service run and the Warriors were able to secure the win.
Wehling and Jessi Black each had 12 digs for the Warriors and Wehling led with 10 kills.
Indian Hills goes to Fort Dodge to play in Iowa Central's tournament on Friday and Saturday.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Indian Hills Picks Up Win Against DMACC
Boone, IA -- After losing their first match of the day to MCC-Longview, coach Terry Carlson's IHCC volleyball squad desperately needed something positive to happen for his team. He got that in the form of a victory against the host school in the DMACC Invitational.
The Warriors had lost six straight matches, including a tough five-set defeat to DMACC last month, and had dropped their first three in this tourney when they lined up to play the host Bears on Saturday afternoon.
"I talked to the girls after the Longview loss," said Carlson, "and I told them I thought we needed to have some more enthusiasm out there and have a little more fun."
Indian Hills had fun in a three-set sweep of DMACC, winning 25-23, 25-17 and 25-22, to even their season mark at 14-14.
Carly Wehling continued her strong net play for Indian Hills, leading the Warriors in kills in both matches on Saturday, as she had the day before. Wehling pounded 13 kills against Longview and 11 against DMACC. She also had three ace serves in the opening match and a team-high 10 digs against the Bears.
Indian Hills returns home to take on Ellsworth CC on Thursday night.
The Warriors had lost six straight matches, including a tough five-set defeat to DMACC last month, and had dropped their first three in this tourney when they lined up to play the host Bears on Saturday afternoon.
"I talked to the girls after the Longview loss," said Carlson, "and I told them I thought we needed to have some more enthusiasm out there and have a little more fun."
Indian Hills had fun in a three-set sweep of DMACC, winning 25-23, 25-17 and 25-22, to even their season mark at 14-14.
Carly Wehling continued her strong net play for Indian Hills, leading the Warriors in kills in both matches on Saturday, as she had the day before. Wehling pounded 13 kills against Longview and 11 against DMACC. She also had three ace serves in the opening match and a team-high 10 digs against the Bears.
Indian Hills returns home to take on Ellsworth CC on Thursday night.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Warriors Drop First Two Matches at DMACC
Boone, IA -- Indian Hills lost to Parkland (IL) and Iowa Central on Friday in the first day of the DMACC Invitational.
Parkland swept the Warriors, winning by scores of 25-17, 25-20 and 25-21. After dropping the first set to Iowa Central, Indian Hills won the second set, 25-23. Iowa Central then came back and won 25-23 and 25-16 to close out the match.
Sophomore Carly Wehling led Indian Hills in kills in both matches with six against Parkland and 14 in the Iowa Central matchup. Wehling also had a team-high 14 digs in the first match and 15 in the second.
The Warriors will take on MCC-Longview and DMACC on Saturday.
Parkland swept the Warriors, winning by scores of 25-17, 25-20 and 25-21. After dropping the first set to Iowa Central, Indian Hills won the second set, 25-23. Iowa Central then came back and won 25-23 and 25-16 to close out the match.
Sophomore Carly Wehling led Indian Hills in kills in both matches with six against Parkland and 14 in the Iowa Central matchup. Wehling also had a team-high 14 digs in the first match and 15 in the second.
The Warriors will take on MCC-Longview and DMACC on Saturday.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Warriors Suffer Road Loss at Iowa Western
Council Bluffs, IA -- In a match that was similar to the first meeting between the schools, Iowa Western pulled out all three sets on the way to a 3-0 win over Indian Hills on the Reivers' home court Tuesday.
Iowa Western won by scores of 25-20, 25-18 and 25-22 in completing a season sweep over the Warriors.
Indian Hills had an 18-15 lead in the third set, but couldn't hold on.
The Warriors were playing without injured starters Erin Mosinski and Kelsey Wagner.
Carly Wehling had 10 kills and Emily Eswonia a like number of digs to lead Indian Hills.
The Warriors will play in the DMACC Invitational this Friday and Saturday.
Iowa Western won by scores of 25-20, 25-18 and 25-22 in completing a season sweep over the Warriors.
Indian Hills had an 18-15 lead in the third set, but couldn't hold on.
The Warriors were playing without injured starters Erin Mosinski and Kelsey Wagner.
Carly Wehling had 10 kills and Emily Eswonia a like number of digs to lead Indian Hills.
The Warriors will play in the DMACC Invitational this Friday and Saturday.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Eswonia is Conference Player of the Week
Ottumwa -- Indian Hills freshman Emily Eswonia is the latest Iowa Community Collge Athletic Conference Division I Volleyball Athlete of the Week.
Eswonia, an outside hitter from Tempe, Arizona, was honored for her play in the Warriors' wins against the William Penn JV and Ellsworth CC in late September.
She had a hitting efficiency of .400 with 20 kills in those two matches. Eswonia also recorded 23 digs, five ace serves and six block assists as the Warriors won both matches, dropping only one set.
Eswonia, an outside hitter from Tempe, Arizona, was honored for her play in the Warriors' wins against the William Penn JV and Ellsworth CC in late September.
She had a hitting efficiency of .400 with 20 kills in those two matches. Eswonia also recorded 23 digs, five ace serves and six block assists as the Warriors won both matches, dropping only one set.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Injury Hurts Warriors' Chances Vs. DMACC
Ottumwa -- The Indian Hills Warriors were only six points away from a possible straight-sets victory over DMACC at the Net Center on Thursday night. But that's when IHCC sophomore Kelsey Wagner suffered a sprained ankle, an injury that appeared to turn the match around.
Even after Wagner's injury, the Warriors still served a match point in the third set, but the Bears won that point and the next two to extend the match, winning 26-24.
Indian Hills had taken the first two sets, 25-23 and 25-19. After a close decision in the first set, IHCC opened up a 10-point lead in the second set and Carly Wehling ended it with one of her team-high 13 kills.
After staving off defeat in set three, DMACC rolled in the fourth set, 25-11, and took the match with a 15-8 win in the fifth set.
It was the second five-set loss in three nights for the Warriors who had lost to East Central (MO) on Tuesday.
Jessi Black led the Warriors with 15 digs and Wagner had five blocks before her injury. Kelsey Lyon and Wehling each had five ace serves for Indian Hills, now 13-11 for the season.
The Warriors travel to Council Bluffs to face Iowa Western next Tuesday night.
Even after Wagner's injury, the Warriors still served a match point in the third set, but the Bears won that point and the next two to extend the match, winning 26-24.
Indian Hills had taken the first two sets, 25-23 and 25-19. After a close decision in the first set, IHCC opened up a 10-point lead in the second set and Carly Wehling ended it with one of her team-high 13 kills.
After staving off defeat in set three, DMACC rolled in the fourth set, 25-11, and took the match with a 15-8 win in the fifth set.
It was the second five-set loss in three nights for the Warriors who had lost to East Central (MO) on Tuesday.
Jessi Black led the Warriors with 15 digs and Wagner had five blocks before her injury. Kelsey Lyon and Wehling each had five ace serves for Indian Hills, now 13-11 for the season.
The Warriors travel to Council Bluffs to face Iowa Western next Tuesday night.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Split for IHCC Volleyball in Missouri
Canton, MO -- After a three-set sweep over the Culver-Stockton junior varsity, Indian Hills lost a five-set battle to East Central (MO) on Tuesday.
The Warriors rolled over Culver-Stockton, winning by scores of 25-16, 25-13 and 25-18. But they couldn't close out the next match, letting a two sets-to-one lead slip away.
East Central, coached by former IHCC assistant Lisa Mathes-Peters, won the fourth set, 25-21, to even the match at two sets apieca, then took the deciding set, 15-13.
The loss snapped the Warriors' three-match winning streak and left them with a season record of 13-9.
The Warriors were down 14-7 in the fifth set with East Central. Sophomore Kelsey Lyon got IHCC back in contention, serving five straight points. But East Central won the next point and the match.
Against Culver-Stockton, soph Kelsey Wagner pounded 13 kills and sophomore Carly Wehling had eight ace serves and seven digs.
In the second match, Wehling and freshman Emily Eswonia led the team with 11 kills each and Wehling and freshman Jessi Black both had 16 digs. Soph Kelsey Wagner had four blocks in each match.
The Warriors host DMACC at the Net Center on Thursday night at 7:00.
The Warriors rolled over Culver-Stockton, winning by scores of 25-16, 25-13 and 25-18. But they couldn't close out the next match, letting a two sets-to-one lead slip away.
East Central, coached by former IHCC assistant Lisa Mathes-Peters, won the fourth set, 25-21, to even the match at two sets apieca, then took the deciding set, 15-13.
The loss snapped the Warriors' three-match winning streak and left them with a season record of 13-9.
The Warriors were down 14-7 in the fifth set with East Central. Sophomore Kelsey Lyon got IHCC back in contention, serving five straight points. But East Central won the next point and the match.
Against Culver-Stockton, soph Kelsey Wagner pounded 13 kills and sophomore Carly Wehling had eight ace serves and seven digs.
In the second match, Wehling and freshman Emily Eswonia led the team with 11 kills each and Wehling and freshman Jessi Black both had 16 digs. Soph Kelsey Wagner had four blocks in each match.
The Warriors host DMACC at the Net Center on Thursday night at 7:00.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Warriors Thump Ellsworth
Iowa Falls -- It took them a while to get going, but once the Indian Hills volleyball team got warmed up they took rolled to a three-set victory over host Ellsworth on Thursday night.
Three straight service errors for Indian Hills allowed the Panthers to hang around in the first set. The Warriors finally prevailed, 26-24.
Ellsworth managed only 20 total points in the final two sets as IHCC completed the match with scores of 25-12 and 25-8.
Freshman Emily Eswonia had a good all-around performance with 12 digs, 10 kills and five service aces. Sophomore Kelsey Lyon matched Eswonia with five aces. Freshman setter Ailime Conglaves had 23 assists.
Indian Hills' season record is 12-8 and they head to Canton, Missouri next Tuesday for matches against the Culver-Stockton JV and East Central (MO).
Three straight service errors for Indian Hills allowed the Panthers to hang around in the first set. The Warriors finally prevailed, 26-24.
Ellsworth managed only 20 total points in the final two sets as IHCC completed the match with scores of 25-12 and 25-8.
Freshman Emily Eswonia had a good all-around performance with 12 digs, 10 kills and five service aces. Sophomore Kelsey Lyon matched Eswonia with five aces. Freshman setter Ailime Conglaves had 23 assists.
Indian Hills' season record is 12-8 and they head to Canton, Missouri next Tuesday for matches against the Culver-Stockton JV and East Central (MO).
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Warriors Start Slow, Then Knock Off WP
Ottumwa -- Indian Hills overcame a shoddy first-set performance to defeat the William Penn junior varsity, 3-1, at the Net Center on Monday night.
The Warriors had nine service errors in the opening set, perhaps the result of a six-day layoff, and dropped the set, 25-19.
They regrouped in a hurry, winning the second set, 25-9, and riding Carly Wehling's serving to a 25-11 win in the third set.
Although William Penn led 11-9 in the fourth set, Indian Hills finished strong and closed out the match with a 25-17 decision.
Wehling put on a serving display in the third set. The sophomore went to the service line with IHCC trailing, 5-3, and she served 15 straight points to turn the set around. Included in the service run were five aces and a number of other serves that made it impossible for the visitors to set up their offense.
Wehling wound up with seven aces and added eight kills and eight digs.
Kelsey Wagner pounded 17 kills to lead IHCC in that category. Emily Eswonia had team-highs with 11 digs and three blocks.
Indian Hills upped its season record to 11-7 and will travel to Iowa Falls to battle Ellsworth CC on Thursday night.
The Warriors had nine service errors in the opening set, perhaps the result of a six-day layoff, and dropped the set, 25-19.
They regrouped in a hurry, winning the second set, 25-9, and riding Carly Wehling's serving to a 25-11 win in the third set.
Although William Penn led 11-9 in the fourth set, Indian Hills finished strong and closed out the match with a 25-17 decision.
Wehling put on a serving display in the third set. The sophomore went to the service line with IHCC trailing, 5-3, and she served 15 straight points to turn the set around. Included in the service run were five aces and a number of other serves that made it impossible for the visitors to set up their offense.
Wehling wound up with seven aces and added eight kills and eight digs.
Kelsey Wagner pounded 17 kills to lead IHCC in that category. Emily Eswonia had team-highs with 11 digs and three blocks.
Indian Hills upped its season record to 11-7 and will travel to Iowa Falls to battle Ellsworth CC on Thursday night.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Reivers Knock Off Indian Hills
Ottumwa -- Indian Hills had leads in all three sets, but couldn't protect those leads and lost a three-set match to Iowa Western at the Net Center on Tuesday night.
The Warriors were up, 15-11, in the first set, but lost 25-21.
The Reivers' Marchelle Bostic served the final nine points of the second set with Iowa Western pulling away for a 25-14 win.
Indian Hills grabbed a 16-13 lead in the third set, but again couldn't hold on as Iowa Western finished off the sweep.
The team leaders for Indian Hills were Kelsey Wagner in kills with eight, Erin Mosinski with three blocks, Emily Eswonia in digs with 13 and Courtney Blohm with 20 assists.
The Warriors have nearly a week off before taking on the William Penn JV on Sept. 19.
The Warriors were up, 15-11, in the first set, but lost 25-21.
The Reivers' Marchelle Bostic served the final nine points of the second set with Iowa Western pulling away for a 25-14 win.
Indian Hills grabbed a 16-13 lead in the third set, but again couldn't hold on as Iowa Western finished off the sweep.
The team leaders for Indian Hills were Kelsey Wagner in kills with eight, Erin Mosinski with three blocks, Emily Eswonia in digs with 13 and Courtney Blohm with 20 assists.
The Warriors have nearly a week off before taking on the William Penn JV on Sept. 19.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Two More Victories for IHCC
Rochester, MN -- Indian Hills narrowly missed a chance to win the Rochester Invitational on Saturday when the Warriors couldn't convert on set point in the final two sets and lost in the championship match to Madison Area Tech.
The Warriors got to the finals with 2-0 wins against the host team, Rochester CTC, and Ellsworth CC.
Against Madison Area Tech, Indian Hills won the opening set, 25-20, and had a chance to end the match in both the second set, which they lost 25-23, and in the final set when a late lead slipped away and they lost, 16-14.
The Warriors had a different leader in kills in each match. Erin Mosinski had nine against Rochester, Carly Wehling smashed 14 against Ellsworth, and Kelsey Wagner recorded six in the final match.
Wehling paced IHCC in digs in the three matches and Arika Johnson had nine blocks.
Indian Hills is now 10-7 and will return home to take on Iowa Western on Tuesday night.
The Warriors got to the finals with 2-0 wins against the host team, Rochester CTC, and Ellsworth CC.
Against Madison Area Tech, Indian Hills won the opening set, 25-20, and had a chance to end the match in both the second set, which they lost 25-23, and in the final set when a late lead slipped away and they lost, 16-14.
The Warriors had a different leader in kills in each match. Erin Mosinski had nine against Rochester, Carly Wehling smashed 14 against Ellsworth, and Kelsey Wagner recorded six in the final match.
Wehling paced IHCC in digs in the three matches and Arika Johnson had nine blocks.
Indian Hills is now 10-7 and will return home to take on Iowa Western on Tuesday night.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Warriors Take Two in Minnesota
Rochester, MN -- Indian Hills started play in the Rochester Community and Technical College Invitational on Friday with two wins in three matches.
The Warriors began their day by defeating Central Lakes in straight sets, 25-13 and 25-11, and ended the day the same way with a 2-0 win over Minnesota West, winning 25-21 and 25-9.
The loss came in the middle match when the Warriors let a lead in the third set get away and lost to Madison Area Tech. IHCC lost 25-21, won 26-24 and lost 15-13 in that match.
Freshman Courtney Blohm replaced normal setter Alimie Conglaves and recorded 45 assists on the day.
Three players recorded four kills against Central Lakes and Kelsey Wagner had a team-high eight kills against Madison Area Tech. Kelsey Lyon had five aces in the three matches.
Indian Hills will play three more times in the tourney on Saturday.
The Warriors began their day by defeating Central Lakes in straight sets, 25-13 and 25-11, and ended the day the same way with a 2-0 win over Minnesota West, winning 25-21 and 25-9.
The loss came in the middle match when the Warriors let a lead in the third set get away and lost to Madison Area Tech. IHCC lost 25-21, won 26-24 and lost 15-13 in that match.
Freshman Courtney Blohm replaced normal setter Alimie Conglaves and recorded 45 assists on the day.
Three players recorded four kills against Central Lakes and Kelsey Wagner had a team-high eight kills against Madison Area Tech. Kelsey Lyon had five aces in the three matches.
Indian Hills will play three more times in the tourney on Saturday.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Kirkwood Blocks Out Warriors
Ottumwa -- Visiting Kirkwood used strong net play to defeat Indian Hills in four sets at the Net Center on Wednesday night.
After dropping the first set, 25-16, Indian Hills regrouped and evened the match with a 25-17 win in set two. The Warriors broke open a close set thanks to the serving of sophomore Carly Wehling. Wehling served seven straight points as the Warriors opened up an 18-13 lead and IHCC went on to win, 25-17.
Indian Hills outscored the Eagles 9-2 in the third set to grab a 19-15 lead. With IHCC still on top, 21-20, Kirkwood scored the next three points, all on blocks. They went on to win the set, 25-23, and then closed out the match by winning the fourth set, 25-16.
Though disappointed with the loss, Indian Hills coach Terry Carlson saw some bright spots for his squad. "It was a good match, a hard-fought match and the girls really hustled," Carlson said. "If we can learn from losing, learn from our mistakes, we're going to get better."
Freshman Emily Eswonia led IHCC with 11 kills and Wehling had 17 digs. But the Warriors only managed two blocks for the match, compared to Kirkwood's 20.
Next up for Indian Hills is a trip to Rochester, Minnesota for a tournament this weekend. They'll play three matches on Friday and then advance to bracket play on Saturday.
After dropping the first set, 25-16, Indian Hills regrouped and evened the match with a 25-17 win in set two. The Warriors broke open a close set thanks to the serving of sophomore Carly Wehling. Wehling served seven straight points as the Warriors opened up an 18-13 lead and IHCC went on to win, 25-17.
Indian Hills outscored the Eagles 9-2 in the third set to grab a 19-15 lead. With IHCC still on top, 21-20, Kirkwood scored the next three points, all on blocks. They went on to win the set, 25-23, and then closed out the match by winning the fourth set, 25-16.
Though disappointed with the loss, Indian Hills coach Terry Carlson saw some bright spots for his squad. "It was a good match, a hard-fought match and the girls really hustled," Carlson said. "If we can learn from losing, learn from our mistakes, we're going to get better."
Freshman Emily Eswonia led IHCC with 11 kills and Wehling had 17 digs. But the Warriors only managed two blocks for the match, compared to Kirkwood's 20.
Next up for Indian Hills is a trip to Rochester, Minnesota for a tournament this weekend. They'll play three matches on Friday and then advance to bracket play on Saturday.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
IHCC Nets Two Wins to End Tourney
Estherville, IA -- After losing their first three matches in a three-day trip to northwest Iowa, the Indian Hills Warriors came away with two victories on Saturday, defeating Independence (KS) CC in three straight sets and Casper (WY) CC in a four-set match.
All three sets with Independence were close with the Warriors taking the first one, 25-22, and the third set, 26-24.
Emily Eswonia had a spectacular serving match with 20 ace serves to lead the Warriors. Courtney Blohm had 31 assists and Erin Mosinski a team-high eight kills.
Indian Hills got contributions up and down the lineup in the match with Casper. Kelsey Wagner had 11 kills, Eswonia 17 digs, and Mosinski eight blocks. Jessi Black had three ace serves as the Warriors improved to 6-4 on the season.
Indian Hills will host Kirkwood CC at the Tom Arnold Net Center at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday night and will head to Rochester, Minnesota for a tournament next weekend.
All three sets with Independence were close with the Warriors taking the first one, 25-22, and the third set, 26-24.
Emily Eswonia had a spectacular serving match with 20 ace serves to lead the Warriors. Courtney Blohm had 31 assists and Erin Mosinski a team-high eight kills.
Indian Hills got contributions up and down the lineup in the match with Casper. Kelsey Wagner had 11 kills, Eswonia 17 digs, and Mosinski eight blocks. Jessi Black had three ace serves as the Warriors improved to 6-4 on the season.
Indian Hills will host Kirkwood CC at the Tom Arnold Net Center at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday night and will head to Rochester, Minnesota for a tournament next weekend.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Warriors Go 0-2 to Start Iowa Lakes Tourney
Estherville, IA -- The Indian Hills Warriors saw their season match record drop to 4-4 on Friday when they lost twice in the Iowa Lakes tournament. The Warriors were beaten in four sets by Central (NE) CC and then got swept for the second night in a row by Iowa Lakes, ranked 5th in NJCAA Division II.
IHCC and Central divided the first two sets before the Nebraskans took the next two sets by identical 25-22 scores. Carly Wehling and Emily Eswonia each registered 11 kills for IHCC and Arika Johnson had three blocks. Eswonia was credited with 13 digs and Alime Conglaves had 27 assists.
Against Iowa Lakes, the Warriors led for most of the first set, but wound up losing 25-23. They lost the next two sets, 25-12 and 25-19.
Kelsey Wagner had eight kills and Courtney Blohm, inserted into the lineup as the setter, had 21 assists. Erin Mosinski had four blocks and Jessi Black 11 digs for IHCC.
Indian Hills will end their trip to Estherville with matches against Independence (KS) CC and Casper (WY)CC on Saturday.
IHCC and Central divided the first two sets before the Nebraskans took the next two sets by identical 25-22 scores. Carly Wehling and Emily Eswonia each registered 11 kills for IHCC and Arika Johnson had three blocks. Eswonia was credited with 13 digs and Alime Conglaves had 27 assists.
Against Iowa Lakes, the Warriors led for most of the first set, but wound up losing 25-23. They lost the next two sets, 25-12 and 25-19.
Kelsey Wagner had eight kills and Courtney Blohm, inserted into the lineup as the setter, had 21 assists. Erin Mosinski had four blocks and Jessi Black 11 digs for IHCC.
Indian Hills will end their trip to Estherville with matches against Independence (KS) CC and Casper (WY)CC on Saturday.
Friday, September 2, 2011
No. 5 Iowa Lakes Sweeps IHCC
Estherville, IA -- Indian Hills began a three-day trip to northwest Iowa with a match against Iowa Lakes on Thursday night and the host Lakers swept the visitors in three straight sets. The scores were 25-17, 25-16 and 25-20.
After dropping the first two sets, Indian Hills grabbed a 10-9 lead in the third set. But Iowa Lakes quickly regained the lead with a 4-0 run and closed out the match.
The Warriors will now play four matches in two days in a tournament hosted by Iowa Lakes. IHCC's opponents on Friday will be Central CC from Nebraska and Iowa Lakes.
After dropping the first two sets, Indian Hills grabbed a 10-9 lead in the third set. But Iowa Lakes quickly regained the lead with a 4-0 run and closed out the match.
The Warriors will now play four matches in two days in a tournament hosted by Iowa Lakes. IHCC's opponents on Friday will be Central CC from Nebraska and Iowa Lakes.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Warriors Sweep SCC in Home Debut
Ottumwa -- The Indian Hills Warriors made it a successful start to their home season on Monday with a three-set win over visiting Southeastern CC at the Tom Arnold Net Center. The Warriors never trailed in winning the first two sets, 25-14 and 25-19. Southeastern rallied to grab a 14-13 lead in the third set, but IHCC recovered by outscoring SCC, 12-1, to close out the set and the match.
Freshman Emily Eswonia (Tempe, AZ) led IHCC at the net with 12 kills. Sophomore transfer Kelsey Wagner (Carroll) added 10 kills. Freshman setter Ailime Conglaves (Sao Paulo, Brazil) had 30 assists as the Warriors improved their season record to 4-1. Freshman Jessi Black (Ottumwa) and sophomore Carly Wehling (Readlyn) shared the team high with six digs each.
Indian Hills heads to northwest Iowa this week for their next action. They'll take on Iowa Lakes CC on Thursday and will play in Iowa Lakes' tournament Friday and Saturday with two matches each day.
Freshman Emily Eswonia (Tempe, AZ) led IHCC at the net with 12 kills. Sophomore transfer Kelsey Wagner (Carroll) added 10 kills. Freshman setter Ailime Conglaves (Sao Paulo, Brazil) had 30 assists as the Warriors improved their season record to 4-1. Freshman Jessi Black (Ottumwa) and sophomore Carly Wehling (Readlyn) shared the team high with six digs each.
Indian Hills heads to northwest Iowa this week for their next action. They'll take on Iowa Lakes CC on Thursday and will play in Iowa Lakes' tournament Friday and Saturday with two matches each day.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Season Starts with Three Wins at SCC Tourney
West Burlington, IA -- Indian Hills won three of four matches to start the season as the Warriors played in the Southeastern CC Tournament over the weekend. IHCC defeated Cloud County (KS) and Lake Land (IL) CC on Friday, then split a pair of matches on Saturday, losing to Parkland (IL) CC before downing the host Black Hawks.
Against Cloud County, Indian Hills relied on returning sophomores to notch the win in three staight sets (25-13, 25-17, 25-9). Carly Wehling (Readlyn) led the team in kills (11), blocks (3) and digs (8). Two other sophs, Erin Mosinski (Packwood) and Kelsey Lyons (Conesville), had three ace serves each. Freshman setter Ailime Conglaves (Sao Paulo, Brazil) had 29 assists as the Warriors won their season-opener.
Conglaves had 36 more assists as IHCC defeated Lake Land. The teams split the first two sets before Indian Hills won the next two by scores of 25-19 and 25-21.
Freshman Jessi Black (Ottumwa) had 11 digs, Wehling had 12 kills and sophomore Kelsey Wagner (Carroll) had 11 while Mosinski recorded four ace serves.
Parkland dealt the Warriors their first loss in Saturday's opening match, winning in three sets. Wehling had a team-high 11 kils and eight digs. Freshman Emily Eswonia (Tempe, AZ) also had eight digs.
Indian Hills then bounced back with a three-set win against Southeastern (25-16, 25-12, 25-17).
Freshman setter Courtney Blohm (Monroe, MI) piled up 17 assists. Mosinski had eight kills and Wagner three blocks to lead IHCC in those categories. And Lyons had six ace serves.
IHCC coach Terry Carlson was pleased with the way his team responded in the opening weekend, saying "All in all, it was a good weekend. We couldn't handle Parkland's offensive strategy in our match with them, but we'll go back to work and get that straightened out. It was a good start to the season."
Indian Hills opens the home schedule against Southeastern at the Net Center on Monday night.
Against Cloud County, Indian Hills relied on returning sophomores to notch the win in three staight sets (25-13, 25-17, 25-9). Carly Wehling (Readlyn) led the team in kills (11), blocks (3) and digs (8). Two other sophs, Erin Mosinski (Packwood) and Kelsey Lyons (Conesville), had three ace serves each. Freshman setter Ailime Conglaves (Sao Paulo, Brazil) had 29 assists as the Warriors won their season-opener.
Conglaves had 36 more assists as IHCC defeated Lake Land. The teams split the first two sets before Indian Hills won the next two by scores of 25-19 and 25-21.
Freshman Jessi Black (Ottumwa) had 11 digs, Wehling had 12 kills and sophomore Kelsey Wagner (Carroll) had 11 while Mosinski recorded four ace serves.
Parkland dealt the Warriors their first loss in Saturday's opening match, winning in three sets. Wehling had a team-high 11 kils and eight digs. Freshman Emily Eswonia (Tempe, AZ) also had eight digs.
Indian Hills then bounced back with a three-set win against Southeastern (25-16, 25-12, 25-17).
Freshman setter Courtney Blohm (Monroe, MI) piled up 17 assists. Mosinski had eight kills and Wagner three blocks to lead IHCC in those categories. And Lyons had six ace serves.
IHCC coach Terry Carlson was pleased with the way his team responded in the opening weekend, saying "All in all, it was a good weekend. We couldn't handle Parkland's offensive strategy in our match with them, but we'll go back to work and get that straightened out. It was a good start to the season."
Indian Hills opens the home schedule against Southeastern at the Net Center on Monday night.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Future Set for Warrior Volleyball Players
Ottumwa -- Three members of last year’s Indian Hills Community College volleyball team are headed to four-year schools in the fall to continue their educations and volleyball careers, according to IHCC coach Terry Carlson.
Wynter Davis is headed to Charleston Southern University in South Carolina, Chelsey Taylor is going to Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant and Mariah Hopkins will attend Buena Vista University in Storm Lake.
“I am happy anytime one of our athletes gets a chance to continue playing at the next level,” said Carlson, “and I’m sure these three ladies will all be key contributors on their new teams.”
Wynter Davis is headed to Charleston Southern University in South Carolina, Chelsey Taylor is going to Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant and Mariah Hopkins will attend Buena Vista University in Storm Lake.
“I am happy anytime one of our athletes gets a chance to continue playing at the next level,” said Carlson, “and I’m sure these three ladies will all be key contributors on their new teams.”
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Recruiting Class Taking Shape for IHCC Volleyball
Ottumwa -- Indian Hills Community College volleyball coach Terry Carlson is putting the finishing touches on his 2011 recruiting class. To date, Carlson has signed eight players and two others have agreed to join the IHCC program as walk-ons.
“One of our goals this recruiting season,” Carlson said, “was to increase team numbers and have multiple players at each position. We feel like we accomplished that.”
The members of the recruiting class, along with comments from the IHCC head coach, are:
Jessi Black, a 5’9” OH/DS from Ottumwa; “Jessi is an intense and determined player whom I have watched develop through her matches and attending my camps. I look forward to utilizing her passing skills. What impresses me is her passion for competing.”
Seanie Popp, a 5’10” MB from Adel, Ia.; “Seanie has above-average jumping ability and a powerful arm. She missed most of her senior season because of an illness so she may have some catching up to do. She played in the off-season for one of my former players, Tina Kruckenberg.”
Kelsey Wagner, a 5’10” MB from Carroll, Ia., who will transfer from Ellsworth CC where she was a first-team all-region performer as a freshman; “Kelsey is a strong middle attacker who will have the advantage of having played a full season of college volleyball.”
Courtney Blom, a 5’10” setter from Monroe, Michigan; “Courtney has great hands and can run a multiple offense. Playing soccer has helped her to develop great footwork. She was referred to us by a former Indian Hills student now living in Michigan.”
Emily Eswonia, a 5’10” OH from Tempe, Arizona; “Emily is going to be a nice all-around player for us. She has played a lot nationally with a USA club team. She is quick to the ball and can really jump.”
Andrea Soriano, a 5’9” OH from the Dominican Republic; “Andrea is a member of the Dominican Republic Junior National team and is currently practicing with her country’s national team. Her junior team won the gold medal at a tournament in Cuba in 2010. She is a very solid outside hitter who should be a nice complement to Eswonia.”
Ailime Gonzalez, a 5’8” setter from Brazil; “Ailime played for the top youth club in Sao Paulo. With her experience playing all over Brazil and internationally, Ailime should battle for the starting setter position.”
Deborah Ngotle, a 5’10” OH from Kenya; “Deborah is a friend of former IHCC All-American Jebet Sang. She played for the top club team in Kenya and is a versatile player who can play any of the front row positions.”
McKenzie Steinbrook, a 5’6” DS from West Burlington, Ia.; “McKenzie has extensive club volleyball experience and will add to our defensive depth.”
Victoria Ita, a 6’0” RS from Burlington, Ia.; “Victoria is a left-handed right-side player who played for the Iowa Rockets club team, along with Jessi Black, and knows what it takes to play at a high level. She should improve our blocking.”
Both Steinbrook and Ita will be walk-ons for the 2011 season.
“We will be very young this fall,” said Carlson, “but we will return three players in Carly Wehling, Erin Mosinski and Kelsey Lyons who are very capable of leading the team in the right direction. We are still looking at adding one more player to fill out the recruiting class.”
“One of our goals this recruiting season,” Carlson said, “was to increase team numbers and have multiple players at each position. We feel like we accomplished that.”
The members of the recruiting class, along with comments from the IHCC head coach, are:
Jessi Black, a 5’9” OH/DS from Ottumwa; “Jessi is an intense and determined player whom I have watched develop through her matches and attending my camps. I look forward to utilizing her passing skills. What impresses me is her passion for competing.”
Seanie Popp, a 5’10” MB from Adel, Ia.; “Seanie has above-average jumping ability and a powerful arm. She missed most of her senior season because of an illness so she may have some catching up to do. She played in the off-season for one of my former players, Tina Kruckenberg.”
Kelsey Wagner, a 5’10” MB from Carroll, Ia., who will transfer from Ellsworth CC where she was a first-team all-region performer as a freshman; “Kelsey is a strong middle attacker who will have the advantage of having played a full season of college volleyball.”
Courtney Blom, a 5’10” setter from Monroe, Michigan; “Courtney has great hands and can run a multiple offense. Playing soccer has helped her to develop great footwork. She was referred to us by a former Indian Hills student now living in Michigan.”
Emily Eswonia, a 5’10” OH from Tempe, Arizona; “Emily is going to be a nice all-around player for us. She has played a lot nationally with a USA club team. She is quick to the ball and can really jump.”
Andrea Soriano, a 5’9” OH from the Dominican Republic; “Andrea is a member of the Dominican Republic Junior National team and is currently practicing with her country’s national team. Her junior team won the gold medal at a tournament in Cuba in 2010. She is a very solid outside hitter who should be a nice complement to Eswonia.”
Ailime Gonzalez, a 5’8” setter from Brazil; “Ailime played for the top youth club in Sao Paulo. With her experience playing all over Brazil and internationally, Ailime should battle for the starting setter position.”
Deborah Ngotle, a 5’10” OH from Kenya; “Deborah is a friend of former IHCC All-American Jebet Sang. She played for the top club team in Kenya and is a versatile player who can play any of the front row positions.”
McKenzie Steinbrook, a 5’6” DS from West Burlington, Ia.; “McKenzie has extensive club volleyball experience and will add to our defensive depth.”
Victoria Ita, a 6’0” RS from Burlington, Ia.; “Victoria is a left-handed right-side player who played for the Iowa Rockets club team, along with Jessi Black, and knows what it takes to play at a high level. She should improve our blocking.”
Both Steinbrook and Ita will be walk-ons for the 2011 season.
“We will be very young this fall,” said Carlson, “but we will return three players in Carly Wehling, Erin Mosinski and Kelsey Lyons who are very capable of leading the team in the right direction. We are still looking at adding one more player to fill out the recruiting class.”
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Coach Carlson Sets Summer Camp Dates
Ottumwa -- Indian Hills Community College volleyball coach Terry Carlson has released the dates and times for his summer instructional camp.
The camp will be held June 13-16 in the Tom Arnold Net Center on the IHCC Ottumwa campus.
There will be three sessions: one for those in grades 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each day; one for grades 9-12 from 10 a.m. to noon; and another session for grades 4-6 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The cost to attend is $35 if registration is paid before June 1. It will be $45 after June 1. There is a reduced price for those in grades 4-6 – they will pay $25 before June 1 and $35 after that date.
In addition to instruction in all areas of volleyball, each participant will receive a camp t-shirt.
For more information, contact coach Carlson at 641-683-5243.
The camp will be held June 13-16 in the Tom Arnold Net Center on the IHCC Ottumwa campus.
There will be three sessions: one for those in grades 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each day; one for grades 9-12 from 10 a.m. to noon; and another session for grades 4-6 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The cost to attend is $35 if registration is paid before June 1. It will be $45 after June 1. There is a reduced price for those in grades 4-6 – they will pay $25 before June 1 and $35 after that date.
In addition to instruction in all areas of volleyball, each participant will receive a camp t-shirt.
For more information, contact coach Carlson at 641-683-5243.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
IHCC Has Six on All-Academic List
Ottumwa -- Indian Hills Community College placed six players from the Warriors’ 2010 volleyball team on the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference All-Academic team.
Camila Carvelho, Bibiany Hammes, Thamara Silva, Carly Wehling and Elizabeth White were all named to the All-Academic first team and Wynter Davis is a member of the second team.
Camila Carvelho, Bibiany Hammes, Thamara Silva, Carly Wehling and Elizabeth White were all named to the All-Academic first team and Wynter Davis is a member of the second team.
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