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Volleyball earns back to back victories at home

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Volleyball earns back to back victories at home

After a blowout win over Utah State University Friday night, the volleyball ladies of North Idaho College stole the show again on Saturday with another 3-0 match against Colorado Northwestern Community College.

After their speedy win the night before, the NIC gals were more than ready for the Colorado Trojans.

Colorado brought intensity to the Cardinal’s home turf, along with hard hits and quick reaction, but their performance was fruitless against the NIC ladies.

All three sets were neck in neck, but they didn’t stop pushing.

“They never once had that loosing-the game-mentality,” coach Stanley said. “Our focus was to play OUR volleyball. NIC Volleyball.”

The Trojans were within just a few points of taking the win for each of the sets, bringing the scores to 25-20, 25-21, and 25-21.

With intense focus, the NIC ladies wait for a return. (Lily Anderson/Sentinel)

With intense focus, the NIC ladies wait for a return. (Lily Anderson/Sentinel)

Each game was loaded with fast, intense play and extended volleys.

Middle blocker Brook Bell had an exceptional performance, placing herself well defensively for several plays throughout the course of the game.

“We stayed up,” said Bell. “We usually fall, and then come back up, but now we’re really getting onto our rhythm.”

The Cardinal’s next game will be on Thursday at Snow College.

“Snow is a really good team,” coach Stanley said. “What we need to do is execute, and just enjoy playing volleyball, and not get so stressed out.”

NIC will be going into their next week of play with an 11-11 record.

Gabriel Theander is a fearless, thrill seeking reporter for the Sentinel. There is nothing he won't do to get the story. After long days of work and studying, he enjoys piping hot coffee and rock climbing.

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