Teamwork pays off in v-ball win over KVCC

By Julie Newell

Sports/Photo Editor

The LCC volleyball team served another win during its game against Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Gannon Gym at LCC.

The win brought the Stars' record to 10-3 for the season, and to 2-1 in the MCCAA's Western Conference.

In the first two games, the Stars won by identical scores of 25-16. In the third game they won 25-17.

Before the game even started the Stars were energized and focused on what they had to do.

"We had to bring big energy the whole game and I think we executed all of our plays really well," said sophomore middle hitter Maya Ferland.

Throughout the entire game the team dominated the court.

"We played strong at the net, so that first line of defense was very key and they shut down the first balls coming across," said LCC Head Coach Emily Quintero.

The team, though victorious, still had a few struggles in the game, according to freshman defensive specialist Jacquelyn Rollins.

"We missed a lot of our serves," Rollins said. "Those points add up."

Added Quintero: "They focused on their individual skill which then gave to the overall team success."

In total, the Stars had 37 kills in the match, with Ferland delivering a team-high 14. Sophomore setter Allison Couturier led the team with 31 assists. There were 58 digs during the match for LCC, with sophomore hitter Mackenzie Winger leading the way with 12.

Ferland said the team worked together well.

 "We couldn't have done it if we didn't play as a team," Ferland said. "I think we really came together tonight."

The Stars were scheduled to play at home against Jackson College on Thursday, Sept. 12. The next home game will be on Tuesday, Sept. 17 against Kellogg Community College.