KCC Bearcats defeat SAC Storm at Dig Pink night in Hallock

By Editor | October 20, 2025 |

By Coach Tina Turn
Just two weeks after their last matchup, Northern Lights Conference neighbors KCC and SAC met again—this time in Hallock on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The Bearcats hosted their annual Dig Pink night, with players and fans donning pink to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. In the first meeting, KCC claimed a 3-1 victory. This time, they made it even more decisive.
The Bearcats set the tone early. Despite 3 serving errors in set one, their offense was sharp and efficient. Seniors Afton Lindgren, Hanna Warnke and Kaydence White, along with junior Camryn Whitlock, combined for 14 kills to power KCC to a 25-15 win.
Set two saw the Bearcats dominate even further. Gracie Vig came off the bench to spark the attack with 3 kills, while Whitlock added 3 more and Warnke chipped in 1.
White led the charge with 5 kills as KCC rolled to a 25-13 victory.
In the final set, strong serving from Lindgren and Brynn Hennen sparked extended runs that quickly put the game out of reach. White capped her night with a block as the Bearcats cruised to a 25-12 win, securing the sweep and improving their season record to 12-8.
A few tweaks to the team’s base positioning paid off, creating a smoother flow throughout the match. Most impressive was the Bearcats’ discipline: they finished with just 20 errors on the night, compared to the 14-per-set average they’ve carried this season. Though serving fell short of the team’s percentage goal, their aggressive approach produced an impressive amount of aces.
The Bearcats now turn their attention to their final home game of the season, set for Thursday, Oct. 2 in Lancaster against the G-G Chargers.

To view the stats, click this link: KCC Bearcats vs. SAC

KCC NO. 14 CAMRYN WHITLOCK goes up for a shot against the Storm during Dig PInk night at Kittson Central on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Whitlock had 4 kills, 6 digs, 14 assists, 10/11 serves. (KC Media Arts photo)

KCC NO. 16 HANNA WARNKE goes for one of her 5 kills in the game against the Storm on Tuesday, Sept. 30. In the game, she also had 6 digs, .5 blocks, 2 assists, 6/7 serves and 1 ace. (KC Media Arts photo)

KITTSON CENTRAL’S ANNUAL DIG PINK NIGHT brought on the Dash for Cash event. Here, volunteers collect cash from the crowd to support the East Grand Forks volleyball bookkeeper, who is dealing with breast cancer. The dash raised $1,300. The bake sale and t-shirtsales rasied $1,800, which went to the American Cancer Society. (KC Media Arts photo)

KCC NO. 7 KAYDENCE WHITE volleys the ball back to SAC. In the game, White claimed 22 kills, 6 digs, 3 blocks, 1 assist, 13/14 serves and 4 aces.
(Photo by Sideline Lindsey)