The North Idaho College Cardinals volleyball team split their opening matches at the Red Raven Volleyball Tournament in Coffeyville, Kansas, on Friday. As first reported by cdapress.com, the program improved to a 7-4 overall record after securing a sweep against host Coffeyville Community College following an earlier five-set loss.
Cardinals Rally Against Hosts
NIC fell behind early in the tournament, dropping a hard-fought match to Labette Community College. The Cardinals lost the contest 25-14, 25-18, 23-25, 24-26, and 16-14. However, the team adjusted its strategy for the subsequent matchup against Coffeyville. NIC dominated that contest, sweeping the hosts with set scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-20 to even their tournament record at 1-1.
Key Performers on Court
Freshman Camryn Farrar from Coeur d’Alene High led the offensive effort with 21 kills. Sophomore Cynthia Reyes matched that production, also recording 21 kills during the matches. On the defensive side, freshman setter Zoe Gabreath distributed the ball effectively with 56 assists.
Taylin Everingham, another freshman from Coeur d’Alene High, was a standout in serve reception and serving. She recorded 21 digs and added seven aces to help disrupt opposing offenses. The balanced contributions from the roster allowed NIC to maintain competitiveness despite the early setback against Labette.
Tournament Conclusion
The Cardinals are scheduled to play their final matches of the Red Raven Tournament today. NIC will face Independence Community College and Neosho County Community College to conclude their stay in Kansas. The results from these remaining games will determine the team’s final standing at the event.