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Larks fall to top ranked Cowley County in home opener
The Hesston College volleyball team welcomed Cowley County Community College (Arkansas City, Kan.) to Yost Center on Wednesday night, Sept. 1, for the Larks home opener of the 2010 season. The visiting Tigers, ranked #1 in pre-season NJCAA division II polls, left with the win after topping Hesston in three games (12-25, 11-25, 10-25).
Janelle Jenkins (Aurora, Colo.) led the Larks with nine defensive digs, while Kate Steury (New Paris, Ind.), Nicole Chapman (Kansas City, Kan.) and Megan McFadden (Pretty Prairie, Kan.) each tallied three kills on the offensive side.
Up next for the Larks is a weekend trip to Vernon, Texas, for a tournament Sept. 3-4.
2010 Season Preview
Larks looks to rebound in 2010
The Hesston College volleyball program looks forward to a promising season with second-year coach Kristin Rhodes entering the 2010 campaign with five sophomores and a talented nine-member recruiting class in place. Returning sophomores include setter/outside hitter Hannah Hoffman (Bendena, Kan.), middle blocker Delaney Schlake (Beatrice, Neb.), opposite hitter Megan McFadden (Pretty Prairie, Kan.) and defensive specialists Janelle Jenkins (Aurora, Colo.) and Allison Martin (Crawfordsville, Iowa.)
New to the Larks’ roster are outside hitters Alyssa Horst (Orrville, Ohio,) Ashley Oglesbee (Ellinwood, Kan.) and Nicole Chapman (Kansas City, Kan.), middle blockers Kate Steury (New Paris, Ind.) and Kendra Mast (Dundee, Ohio), opposite hitter Becca Erb (Hesston, Kan.), setter Keyla Thacker (Satanta, Kan.), and defensive specialists Amanda Smith (Haven, Kan.) and Kaitlin Elkins (Batson, Texas.)
Following a 2009 season that saw Hesston volleyball face adversity, the theme for the season is “New year, New look, New attitude.”
“The girls and I couldn't be more excited,” Rhodes said. “The new attitude is going to surround the concept of ‘family’ and the power of prayer. It is my goal to be a leader of leaders, and the assistants and I are dedicated to teaching these girls the skills they need to become leaders on and off the court. This season and team hold incredible potential that I can’t wait to see unleashed!”
Season highlights include:
- During homecoming weekend festivities, Sept. 24 to 25, the Larks will host the Hesston Invitational. At the homecoming picnic, players will hold a meet and greet autograph session with fans and alumni.
- An Oct. 4 home match versus Fort Scott Community College will mark this year’s “Think Pink Night,” an annual fundraiser that benefits the Susan G Koman for the Cure foundation.
- Sat., October 30 will be sophomore night as the Larks battle with rival Bethel College.