Bearcat volleyball team falls to the Rams
By Coach Tina Turn
There was plenty of excitement at Kittson Central on Thursday, Sept. 25, when the Roseau Rams traveled to town to take on the Bearcats. With both Parent Night and Senior Appreciation being celebrated, the gym was packed and the atmosphere electric as two determined teams took the court.
The Bearcats opened the night with a strong set. Limiting errors to single digits and earning more than 15 of their points, KCC’s offense clicked behind sharp serve receive passing. That efficiency allowed the Bearcats to run a balanced attack, highlighted by senior Kaydence White’s 9 kills in the set. Fellow seniors Afton Lindgren and Hanna Warnke chipped in a pair each as KCC held off Roseau for a 25-23 win.
Momentum shifted in set two. While the Bearcats again earned more than 15 points, they nearly doubled their errors. Serving struggles—just 75%—proved costly in a 21-25 loss. Set three followed a similar script. Though the Cats improved slightly at the service line, untimely mistakes stalled their progress, and Roseau took the set by the same 21-25 margin.
KCC came out swinging in set four, racing to an early 5-1 lead and claiming the first of the set’s “mini games.” But the Rams responded by controlling the next four stretches, as their hitters continued to power through the Bearcat block. Meanwhile, KCC’s offense couldn’t find enough consistency, and Roseau sealed the match with an 18-25 win.
This matchup was a missed opportunity for KCC against a solid AA Roseau team. The Bearcats showed they could compete, but errors at critical moments proved decisive—a recurring theme this season. Still, there were positives: the team met its serve receive goal for the first time all year, a step forward that fueled strong offensive stretches. On the other hand, serving dipped more than 12% below the team’s target, a stat that likely swung the outcome.
With the loss, the Bearcats’ record moves to 11-8. The team remains focused on correcting mistakes in practice while building on their bright spots as they push deeper into the season.
To view the stats, click this link: KCC vs. Roseau Rams
Senior bearcats include, l-r, Kasey Waling, Hanna Warnke, Kami Hanson, Kaydence White, Nadia Neumiller, Afton Lindgren and Hadley Nordin.
(Photo courtesy of Sideline Lindsey)
Kaydence White and Camryn Whitlock up blocking with Afton Lindgren playing defense during the Bearcats’ 4-set match against the Roseau Rams.
(Photo couresy of Sideline Lindsey)
Senior Hadley Nordin passes the ball during the Bearcats’ match with Roseau. The Bearcats were celebrating parents and senior night but unfortunately could not defeat the Rams. (Photo couresy of Sideline Lindsey)
