Volleyball splits triangular at Hesston

Volleyball splits triangular at Hesston

The Pratt Community College volleyball team participated in a triangular hosted by Hesston College. The Beavers were challenged by the host team to start the day and then finished by going against Ottawa University Junior Varsity. PCC's first game resulted in a loss. Hesston defeated Pratt 3-0 (25-15; 25-19; 25-18). The Beavers picked things back up in the second match. Pratt completed a sweep of Ottawa 3-0 (25-22; 25-18; 25-20).

Hesston played to their strengths against Pratt. Home court advantage helped to secure a win against PCC. The larks served aggressively in an attempt to keep Pratt out of system. A lack of kills troubled the Beavers in the match. Pratt's largest number of kills came in the third set with 10. PCC hit as well as .273 as a team in a single set. However, no effort was great enough to take a set away from the hosting Larks.

Pratt switched things up while playing Ottawa. This time around the Beavers handed out a clean sweep of the Braves. The straight set victory was a result of Pratt's effort on the offensive end. The blue and white averaged double-digit kills per set. 

Freshman Elise Baranco stepped up and earned a three kills per set average in the game against the Braves. The middle blocker also contributed to the Beavers' success with 2.5 blocks.

Middle blocker Rylee Turner made a difference for her team with five kills while playing Ottawa. Turner did not have a single hitting error and swung a team-high of .357.

The game against Ottawa is the last neutral site contest for the Beavers this year. On the season Pratt is 5-6 in neutral matches.

PCC volleyball will continue their road stretch with a game against Hutchinson Community College on Oct. 3. First serve will be whistled at 6:30 p.m.