Bearcats defeat the Freeze

By Coach Tina Turn
The Northern Freeze traveled north to Lancaster on Tuesday, Sept. 23, where the KCC Bearcats hosted them in Northern Lights Conference action.
KCC got off to a slow start in set one, falling behind 10-15 before a timeout allowed the team to regroup. A serving run by junior Brynn Hennen helped swing the momentum, and the Bearcats rallied for a 25-22 comeback win. The middle hitters carried the offense in the opener, combining for 8 kills.
Set two followed a similar script, with KCC pulling out a 25-21 win despite racking up 14 errors. In the third set, however, serve receive broke down. The Freeze applied pressure from the line, and the Bearcats couldn’t find rhythm, dropping the set 16-25.
KCC responded in dominant fashion in set four. The Bearcats were nearly perfect at the service line, delivering 6 aces and keeping the Freeze out of system. Behind that effort, they cruised to a 25-11 victory to close out the match.
For the night, KCC served at 91% with 14 aces, right on pace with their goals. Passing, however, fell below standard—an area the team continues to work on for more consistency. With the win, the Bearcats improved their season record to 11-7.

To view the stats, click this link: KCC vs. Northern Freeze

Hanna Warnke reacts after passing the ball during the Bearcats’ match with the Northern Freeze. The Bearcats won the match in 4 sets. Warnke had 10 kills, 12 digs and served 10/11 to help her team to victory.
(Photo courtesy of KCC Media Arts)