Only volleyball had regular season games take place this week, and in that time the Eagles picked up four wins. Baseball and Softball both scrimmaged against Power 4 NCAA schools. While both basketball teams’ preseason started this week.
Eagles Weekly is a weekly article that summarizes all six of Kirkwood’s athletics. In these articles you can read summaries of each game, and which student-athletes have been shining the most. At the bottom of the article, two athletes are chosen for the “Eagles of the Week” honor which is given to the two Eagles who shined the brightest for that edition.
Women’s Volleyball:
September 29
Hawkeye Community College 0 at Kirkwood Community College 3
Starting off the week Kirkwood hosted Hawkeye Community College for a conference matchup in Johnson Hall. The Eagles would ultimately end up sweeping the RedTails, as the latter ended up scoring no more than 21 points in each of the three sets. Sophomore outside hitter Carly Wazac led the Eagles with 13 kills with a .571 kill percentage. While sophomore outside hitter Sydney Brandmeyer was not far behind, contributing nine kills herself. Freshman setter Katie Scheckel dimed out 24 assists and had eight digs, both leading the team. Defensive specialists Grace Knock and Abbie Staats had two service aces apiece.
October 1
Kirkwood Community College 3 at North Iowa Area Community College 0
After a successful sweep against Hawkeye, the Eagles took the road trip to Mason City to face off against North Iowa Area Community College. After a smooth first set victory, NIACC gave Kirkwood a run for its money. However, Kirkwood would win the second set 25-23, then briskly won the third set, securing the sweep. Wazac again led the Eagles in kills, tallying 13. Freshman outside hitter Bri Clark totaled just one less at 12. Sophomore setter Avery Knoop, Scheckel and Staats combined for 50 assists. Knoop also contributed three service aces.
October 3
Kirkwood Community College 3 at Parkland College 0
On Saturday, Kirkwood traveled to Champaign Illinois to compete in the Parkland Quad tournament. They started the day facing No. 5 Parkland College. Against one of the top teams, the Eagles held the Cobras to no more than 18 points in each of the three sets. All-American Carly Wazac put up a career high 20 kills. Sophomore outside hitter Yasmine Sell contributed 10 kills while freshman Middle Hitter Jozie Lahr had nine herself. Scheckel had 21 assists and 12 digs, both leading the Eagles. Lahr also led Kirkwood with three kills.
Kirkwood Community College 3 vs. Lincoln Land Community College 0
Kirkwood’s volleyball team decided to finish their perfect day and week with yet another sweep, this time against Lincoln Land Community College. Sell led the pack with 13 kills, while Wazac and Clark contributed nine and seven respectively. The Scheckel and Knoop pair combined for 27 assists. Wazac finished the match with six total blocks.
Preseason matchups
*Fall game results for baseball and softball are disclosed, as they are considered scrimmages instead of games. Full reviews will begin once both teams’ regular seasons start.
September 30
Softball: Kirkwood Community College vs. University of Northern Iowa
October 1
Softball: Kirkwood Community College vs. Drake University
October 2
Baseball: Kirkwood Community College vs. University of Iowa
Softball: Kirkwood Community College vs. Iowa State University
Men’s Basketball: Kirkwood Community College vs. Western Texas College
October 3
Women’s Basketball: Kirkwood Community College vs. Lake Region State College
Eagles of the Week
Carly Wazac: 12 sets, 55 kills, 4.58 kills per set, 1 block per set
In a year where Carly Wazac has emerged as one of the best outside hitters in the nation, she keeps improving every week. This week in particular was special. Facing the No. 5 ranked team in Parkland College, Wazac had 20 kills, setting a new career high. Her leadership on the court is a large reason for Kirkwood being undefeated with 22 total wins. This is Wazac’s third Eagle of the Week honor.
Abbie Staats: 12 sets, 2 assists per set, 1.67 digs per set, 3 service aces
Being the libero of the Eagles volleyball team, Abbie Staats makes an impact on almost every serve that takes please. This week, Staats was doing everything on the court. Whether it was passing the ball, picking up digs or making contributions with her own serving, Staats did it all. This is Staats’ first Eagle of the Week honor.
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