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.
Friday, September 30, 2011
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.
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