NORMAL, IL - The Danville Area Community College Jaguars volleyball team wrapped up a three-match weekend at the Heartland Community College Invitational, earning one victory while battling through two hard-fought losses.
(September 4th) DACC vs Rock Valley College
DACC opened the tournament Friday against Rock Valley College, falling 3-0 by scores of 25-15, 25-18 and 25-22. Kaylee Barker led the Jaguars with seven kills, while Brenna Graddy added six. Tinley Parkerson finished with nine assists, and Makenna Ackerman led the defensive effort with 10 digs. Kya Stahl added eight digs, while Aleeya Rudy recorded three assist blocks and one solo block.
(September 4th) DACC vs Ellsworth Community College
The Jaguars bounced back in their second match Friday with a dominant 3-0 sweep of Ellsworth Community College. DACC controlled the match from the opening serve, winning 25-18, 25-20 and 25-14.
Graddy led the Jaguar offense with eight kills, while Thayren Rigsby added seven. Parkerson had a strong performance setting the offense with 18 assists, while Kendyl Spratt contributed seven assists and five aces. Stahl recorded 12 digs to lead the DACC defense, with Nadya Paredes adding nine digs. Rudy finished with five block assists, while Barker added four block assists.
(September 5th) DACC vs Milwaukee Area Technical College
DACC closed the weekend Saturday with a five-set battle against Milwaukee Area Technical College. The Jaguars took the match to the final set before falling 3-2 by scores of 25-23, 20-25, 25-22, 21-25 and 10-15.
Graddy paced the Jaguars with 10 kills and three aces, while Madison Appl added nine kills and six block assists. Spratt recorded 11 assists and four aces, while Parkerson contributed 15 assists. Stahl turned in a standout defensive performance, recording 23 digs. Milee Ellis added seven block assists as the Jaguars battled Milwaukee Area Tech through five competitive sets.
Up next...
The Jaguars will play in Godfrey, Illinois on Wednesday, September 9th when they face Lewis & Clark Community College at 6pm before hosting their tri-match in Danville on Saturday.