Monthly Archives: October 2010

Better effort, same result!

Lansing- Playing Northland International University for the 6th time this year, Coach Spooner hoped the young Tigers would find a way to get a win in the first round of the NCCAA Mid-West Regional.  “We felt really good about practices … Continue reading

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Tiger named NCCAA Div. II Student Athlete of the Week!

Naomi Kemper, (Hudsonville HS: Hudsonville, MI) was named the NCCAA Div. II Student Athlete of the Week for her play leading the Tigers to a 3-1 record in the Tigers Invitational.  “In her second year playing outside Naomi has shown … Continue reading

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Finding momentum!!

Dunbar, WI- Going into the last weekend of the regular season Coach Spooner was looking for some answers in the wake of Nichole Galbiscek’s season ending injury.  “It’s obviously tough to lose Nichole, but we’ve got to find a way … Continue reading

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Tigers win last home match of year!

Starting with a new rotation replacing the injured Nichole Galbiscek, Coach Spooner was a little concerned with the mental focus needed against Great Lakes Christian.  “This is a team that hasn’t won all year but still will play you hard … Continue reading

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Tigers lose more than just matches!

WYOMING, MI: -Tiger volleyball was dealt a major blow when Outside Hitter Nichole Galbicsek went down with a knee injury in the first set against Mt. Mary on Homecoming Saturday.  “Nichole has been playing the best volleyball of her career … Continue reading

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Tigers win 4th of the last 5 matches!

Grand Rapids, MI- Coach John Spooner knew facing cross town rival Kuyper College would be different than the first meeting.  “Kuyper had beaten Northland International last week one set, though losing 3-1 in the match.  They are well coached and … Continue reading

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Assist Record Broken

Wyoming, MI. – Over the weekend freshman setter Shelby Jamieson (Wayland HS; Wayland, MI) broke the single season assist record set last year by Laura Melton.  Shelby now has 622 assists breaking the record of 614. “Shelby is a very … Continue reading

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Celebrating Volleyball Tradition

With the upcoming homecoming weekend activities and volleyball matches Coach Spooner is asking for volleyball alumni help. “We are trying to get as much statistical information as possible for volleyball-especially for the great teams of 1990-96-those teams won 7 regional … Continue reading

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Tigers take 2nd place

History was made for the first time in 15 years, as the Tigers were undefeated going into the championship match with the #5 ranked team in the NCCAA Div. II-Moody Bible Institute. In the first match of the day the … Continue reading

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Oh..My Home Sweet Home

Wyoming, MI- The Tigers opened the Grace Bible Classic Tournament in a most impressive fashion.  For only the third time this year playing at home it was a most inspirational two matches.  “We have talked about changing the volleyball cultural … Continue reading

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