Monthly Archives: October 2009

NCCAA Div. II Midwest Regionals has three of the top 6 teams in the nation.

This weekend will be a great showcase for the NCCAA in women’s volleyball.  Coach Spooner pointing out, “Lincoln Christian is ranked #1, Moody Bible #3, Maranatha Baptist is #6.  This will by far be the most competitive regional tournament in … Continue reading

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Grace finishes regular season with most wins since 1997.

The Tigers finished the regular season with a record of 10-22.  This ties the most wins in a season since 1997.  They are looking to win their first regional match since 1996, the last year the Tigers won before moving … Continue reading

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The Phillies weren’t the only succesful team in town…

The Tigers travelled to Philadelphia for a series of matches over this past weekend. Mixed in with playing was a historical tour of the City of Brotherly Love led by Coach Keizer on Friday and Coach Spooner insisting they eat at Pat … Continue reading

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Dominating Power

The Tigers had their best offensive output Tuesday night, the 20th  against Great Lakes Christian.  “We have stressed hitting with purpose and placement.  Taking good arm swings when appropriate.  Tonight was our best this year by far.”  Coach Spooner said … Continue reading

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Tigers split for homecoming weekend!

Playing Mt. Mary for the third time this year found the Tigers losing in straight sets.  ‘We struggled with serve receive and our defensive adjustments against their outside hitters”  Coach Spooner noted.  “Our hitting was aggressive but we just need … Continue reading

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Tigers dominate cross-town Kuyper College

Last night the Tigers jumped out to a big lead in the first set and maintained that dominance throughout the match.  Kuyper College, in only its second year of volleyball in the NCCAA struggled with the constant pressure and good … Continue reading

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Oh so close…near upset of #1 Rochester!

Thursday night the Tigers found out what kind of team they can be when focusing on fundamentals and playing together.  Rochester College, coming in with a 18-6 match record and ranked in the USCAA top 3 all season had just … Continue reading

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Inconsistency dooms the Tigers

The goal was to compete for every point.  The end result was great competition for many points but the ones that counted most, cost the Tigers dearly.  “We have to mature as a team and find a way to be … Continue reading

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