It was senior night in Slayton this past Monday evening (October 17) as this year’s volleyball players would play their final regular season match at home. The Lady Dutchmen were in town to upset that event and nearly succeeded, but MCC held on to claim victory in five sets. The Rebels were looking for a strong game out of their leaders to take the right vibe into tournament play. MCC took control of game one and contained Edgerton through most of the set. The Rebels were able to stave off an attack by the Lady Dutchmen, but they did make it interesting managing to take the lead from the Rebels late in the game. Who would make the next error kept fans on the edge of their seats as they watched the lead change five times before MCC finished on a kill by Kate Slettum, 26-24. The second set favored the home team and the team plowed forward to victory without much threat, 25-17. A long rally kicked off set three as MCC jumped out to an early lead. Critical errors by the Rebels let the Dutchmen back in the game and that allowed Edgerton to prove the night wasn’t over as they win the set MCC 19 Edgerton 25. Leading the match two games to one, MCC looked to take the fourth but Edgerton wasn’t just walking away. Rebels led early into the set behind a great offensive attack by Zoey Iverson, both at the net and the service line. The girls were able to keep Edgerton at bay until a couple blocking errors combined with lapses in communication gave the Dutchmen the window they needed to get back into the game and into extra innings. Fans were on the edge of their seats anticipating each point and were resigned to an extended night of volleyball as the Dutchmen take set four, 2927. The final set picked right up from the previous set and the fight for points continued. The teams were equally matched as each one saw multiple defensive errors partnered with successful attacks. It was the home team prevailing in their last regular season match, 1513.
The Rebels finish the season with the seven seed and will host the Patriots from Hills-Beaver Creek on Monday, October 24, 2022 in tournament action. MCC’s younger squads were victorious as well in their final matches. B squad won with scores of 25-5, 25-8 and 13-15. C squad had a nice season as well finishing over Edgerton with scores of 25-14, 25-14 and 7-15.
Game stats: Serving: Zoey Iverson (11 pts, 4 aces), Kate Slettum (17 pts, 3 aces) Kills: Abby Loosbrock (13), Iverson and Slettum (8) Digs: Jaelen Barstad (14), Iverson (11) Blocks: Morgan Winter (3), Iverson and Loosbrock (2) Set Assists: Settum (27), Casey Miller (18).
